Professional Assistant II

Fulton County SchoolsAtlanta, GeorgiaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 week ago

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About this role

Summary

Provides administrative support for one or more persons typically at the middle management level; Performs general office duties including word processing, record and file maintenance, mail distribution, and telephone reception; Interacts with external and internal customers on behalf of the supervisor; Works under minimal supervision
## Essential Duties

- Maintains established office files and records in accordance with internal procedures

- Receives and refers telephone callers and visitors

- Responds to routine questions and refers more complex requests to appropriate staff member

- Drafts and types routine letters, reports, and memoranda from specific instructions

- Gathers relevant data and compiles statistics and information from identified sources

- Produces a variety of correspondence and reports using software for storing, retrieving, formatting, and integrating data

- Interacts with customers, suppliers, and employees outside of the department on behalf of the supervisor

- Maintains appointment calendars

- Undertakes projects as assigned to support office functions

- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
## Certification/Licensure

None required
## Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of clerical/administrative experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to compose and compile correspondence from a variety of sources
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be detailed and task oriented
- Ability to compile items of information in accordance with established procedures
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

- Normal office environment

Physical Demands

- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
- May have to lift up to 10 lbs