Prepares a variety of sensitive or routine correspondence on own initiative from drafts or verbal instruction, such as memos, letters, articles, reports, proposals, charts, etc.; prepares and processes routine forms, documents, requisitions, purchase orders, transmittal forms, etc., following standard procedures and responds to inquiries
Serves as a liaison between executives, managers, and visitors as required; reviews requests, schedules appointments, and resolves problems requiring in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures and projects in progress; receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls, places calls, receives visitors, arranges appointments, and maintains the executive calendar; coordinates travel arrangements and schedules meetings, prepares agendas and materials for presentations, and takes and prepares meeting minutes
Maintains inventory levels of office supplies and initiates purchase orders as necessary; reconciles invoices and maintains current expense and balance records against budgeted dollars; provides administrative assistance to the management team by compiling data for and developing the department’s budget; submits travel and other expenses for payment or reimbursement
Maintains effective and accurate filing systems that provide a quick reference database of records, including but not limited to, statistical and financial reports that show the department’s accomplishments, productivity levels, operating cost, etc.; releases information according to company policies and procedures; audits files at specific intervals to identify and purge outdated or unnecessary items, and ensures confidentiality of records
Provides administrative support related to the operational functions of the department, and assists with the training and development of subordinate secretaries and other administrative staff
Support leadership team through coordinating divisional/departmental meetings and events as well as supporting company events including Employee Appreciation Week, holiday celebrations, etc.
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) (preferred)
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills to interact effectively, exercise discretion, judgment, and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external customers, and senior and executive management
Self-starter
High school graduate
Four years of administrative support experience, including one year supporting executive-level management
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health care flexible spending
Dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies offered at no cost to employee
401(k) plans
Annual bonuses
Opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
Up to 20 days PTO for any reason
State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)