Administrative Assistant Job at VisionsHR in City of Poughkeepsie

Overview

Mid-Hudson Library System Administrative Assistant

Summary: Provide assistance to the Executive Director by coordinating activities related to the MHLS Board of Trustees and Directors Association; events planning; maintenance of member information; creating and maintaining a favorable public image for the library system; and assistance with general office duties. The hours would be 15 to 20 a week, Monday through Friday between 9am and 1pm with some weekend and evening hours for board meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• MHLS Board of Trustees Support
• Directors Association (DA) Support
• Member Information
• Online Calendar & Auditorium Booking
• General Office Duties
• Maintain awareness of and assist in managing the Executive Director’s schedule; providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and avoiding conflicts.
• Produces and manages information (such as documents, presentations, worksheets, and charts) using the office productivity software products identified in the qualifications section of this job description under “Computer Skills.”
• File and retrieve System documents, records, and reports; maintain hard copy and electronic filing system of documents as requested by the Executive Director.
• Answer telephone promptly, efficiently, appropriately transfer calls.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and faxes.
• Greet visitors and determine access to appropriate staff.
• Prepare responses to routine inquiries and information requests
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing; be familiar with fax and copy machines and assist users when necessary; recycle toner cartridges from printers, copy machines and fax machine.
• Keep office supply closet organized and notify purchasing officer when items run low.
• Maintain coffee/tea supplies for the auditorium and conference room and notify purchasing officer when items run low.
• Participates and promotes green/sustainable initiatives including, but not limited to, proper recycling and energy conservation.
• Assists the Business Office Staff with clerical tasks as needed.
• Communications

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree in Arts or Business (A. A. or A.B.) from a two-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Notary Public

Other Skills and Abilities

Is reliable; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works ethically and with integrity; Works efficiently and effectively; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Reacts well under pressure; Upholds organizational values; Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.