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Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Ref. Number:
Open Date: 07/21/2010
Close Date:
Organization: Native American Contractors Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
Position Status:
Skills and Qualifications:

grammar, good vocabulary, spelling and proofreading skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of proper

Exceptional organizational skills and solid reliability an absolute must.

Good public contact skills and telephone etiquette.

Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.

Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as work independently.

with minimal supervision.

Self-starter able to work under pressure, and prioritize existing workload independently

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

filing procedures.

Knowledge of basic accounting skills, general business formats and procedures, and

spreadsheets.

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, especially in word processing and

Ability to develop and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems.

mailing equipment.

Use of basic office equipment such as telephone, copiers, printers, facsimile, and

Ability to work occasional overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Experience Qualifications:

and/or accounting support level. Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word,

Excel, and PowerPoint. Prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.

3+ years of experience supporting at the executive
Required Education: Prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as the Assistant and support to NACA staff.

Facilitates the Executive Director’s clear and timely communication with the Board of Directors

(“Board”). Arranges Board meetings, drafts agendas, meeting notices, prepares Board packets

and related background material, takes minutes and follow up on action items from the Board.

Similarly supports Executive Director’s work with Committees.

Provides para-professional support for NACA Executive Director and professional staff,

including drafting memos, letters, preparing spreadsheets, reports, etc.

Makes necessary arrangements for meetings and conferences, ensuring the best value for the

organization in negotiations with venue. Provides attendees with specific guidance in advance.

Assembles meeting packets and background material, and disseminates to attendees in

advance of meetings.

Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors, maintains the Executive Director’s schedule

and calendar.

Develops and maintains filing systems.

Receives and prioritizes incoming mail. Manages, tracks and files all correspondence. Writes

and responds to correspondence as instructed.

Organizes and maintains fiscal records such as: accounts payable, petty cash, donations,

subscriptions, audit, tax, banking and investment accounts. Assembles information for the

annual budget process.

Maintains and orders office supplies.

Orients new NACA employees on NACA administrative and operational processes and

procedures and ensures that all logistical and administrative matters are in place.

Arranges travel for NACA employees, prepares expense reports and follow-up communication

as necessary.

Coordinates services of NACA vendors and subcontractors as needed. Receives and

processes invoices accordingly. Communicates with, and oversees services of, various

vendors and subcontractors as instructed.

Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Executive Director.

Salary and Benefit: Depends on Experience, Non-Exempt
More Info:

Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support services to

the Executive Director and NACA staff. Under general supervision, the Executive Assistant

provides day-to-day office administrative functions and performs a variety of complex and

confidential administrative support duties for the Executive Director and/or professional staff as

assigned. Performs bookkeeping duties, implements and maintains sound office practices and

procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Full Time (40 hours per week), year round

Contact Info:
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