What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Calculated Hire?
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure efficient office functions. This role involves managing correspondence, coordinating activities, maintaining records, and supporting financial and program operations while serving as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage payment of claims and prepare invoices
- Maintain electronic files, including saving and organizing certificates of insurance
- Retrieve and distribute incoming mail
- Monitor and manage the division head’s email and calendar
- Track and forward correspondence between departments and external partners
- Participate in projects as a team member or lead initiatives when assigned
- Develop and implement administrative procedures and processes
- Draft and initiate correspondence requiring knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
- Maintain confidential and complex records and filing systems
- Interpret and communicate rules, regulations, and policies to internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee administrative operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, bookkeeping, and other fiscal duties
- Coordinate activities and communication across departments and with external partners
- Represent leadership or the organization at meetings, conferences, or events
- Develop and support training or educational programs
- Manage scheduling, appointments, and general office support tasks
- Utilize advanced office and data systems to compile, review, and verify reports and documents
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, escalating complex issues as needed
- Train, mentor, and support staff development
- Supervise administrative support staff as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Knowledge of administrative and financial processes
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in office software and data management systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively