Administrative Assistant I - HYBRID - University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA 01655
About the Job
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant I performs diversified and complex administrative duties.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and/or update correspondence, memoranda, agendas, handouts, website updates, and reports, etc.
- Type, edit, and proofread material
- Respond to routine questions and answer routine correspondence
- Greet visitors; ascertains their need and provide information
- Maintain calendar(s)
- Perform data entry and generate reports
- Audit data entry
- Arrange travel logistics and coordinate schedules. Completes travel advance and authorization forms.
- Maintain travel records
- Schedule or arrange for conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments, retreats, events, or similar activities
- Submit voucher forms with appropriate receipts and information for reimbursement
- Process and track documents such as invoices, payments and requisitions. Follow up on payments. Reallocate purchases when necessary
- Answer phones and screen calls. Take messages and relay information within scope of authority
- Review, sort, distribute, and file a variety of material. Identify priority items and route accordingly
- Order and maintain office and other department supplies
- Open, review, distribute incoming mail. Identify priority mail and route accordingly Answer e-mails and respond to routine correspondence
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and software
- Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Specialized secretarial training
Please note that this is a hybrid position, supporting services at a Department of Youth Services site in Westborough, MA. On-site work at 288 Lyman Street in Westborough will be required.
This position is part of a pilot program for which funding has been allocated for six months: July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with the possibility, but not guarantee, of extension beyond December 2024.
Source : University of Massachusetts Medical School