Administrative Assistant II

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Administrative Assistant performs diverse administrative tasks in support of the Program office. S/he provides administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the office and works under the guidance of Program office staff.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides logistical and general support in the performance of diverse administrative tasks.
• Prepares and/or edits charts, spreadsheets, memos and other general office documents and material as required.
• Manages office databases.
• Inputs financial data, results from surveys, critiques and tests; generates performance measurement and other administrative reports.
• Assists with the analysis of data to identify and resolve issues.
• Attend meetings and captures and distributes minutes derived from the meetings.
• Prepares and/or edits standard operating procedures.
• Assists with all aspects of travel to support Program office staff to include coordinating logistics and transportation needs and the generation of government travel orders.
• Drafts routine cables utilizing the Government's cabling system, CableXpress;
• Compiles weekly activities and other routine reports for the Program office.
• Creates and maintains electronic and hard copy centralized Program office files in areas such as the budget, equipment purchases requisitions, end-of-course reports, student critiques, travel, and general correspondence.
• Provides project support and other administrative support as required.
• Performs special assignments upon request.
• Employees will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Associate's degree preferred
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess an intermediate knowledge of and experience with office and administrative functions, practices and procedures.
• Must be highly organized with attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent command of the English language.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel at all levels.
• Must have an intermediate knowledge of and experience with word processing, databases and spreadsheets and be able to operate office equipment (PCs, faxes, phones, copying machines, etc.). Applicants must demonstrate thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint). Solid Excel experience is a must.
• Applicants must demonstrate thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint). Excel experience is a must.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge required.
• Skills with specific tools, software, equipment, skills that are required.
• Abilities to understand spoken direction, abilities to read directions, ability to work as a team-player, ability to multi-task.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance:

• Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.

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 required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.