PURPOSE Under minimal supervision performs relatively complex administrative and project activities in support of one or more departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Arranges meetings and conferences; schedules appointments; arranges schedules and makes travel reservations. Researches and recommends locations for special events, determining facilities, services and costs. • Prepares routine correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, tables, catalogues, pamphlets, etc. from rough drafts, hand written notes, or general verbal instructions. Makes changes to ensure completeness and accuracy as necessary. • Answers incoming correspondence to the department by creating responses based on knowledge of department policies and procedures. • Works independently to organize workload to comply with deadlines and priorities. • Performs independent research and prepares information for assigned special projects. • Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, resolving without further department involvement as appropriate. • Designs and maintains paper and electronic filing systems to support the needs of the department or location. • Receives and distributes incoming mail; assembles correspondence for mailing; receives and transmits materials using appropriate electronic methods. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • High school diploma or General Educational Degree (GED) and 3 to 5 years of administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMPETENCIES • Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures • Good verbal and written communicate skills • Ability to compose effective and efficient reports and correspondence • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Working knowledge of the business practices of the department or location