Administrative Assistant II

This is an onsite position
Shift 1st, 9-5

Job Description:
Provide general administrative support to one or more managers.
Provide administrative support requiring a complete knowledge of department functions.
Responsibilities include preparing grammatically correct correspondence, reports, tables, and analyses. Exercise discretion in handling of confidential material and information.
Assist in special projects as assigned.
Recommends improvements on administrative procedures and implements changes.
Responsible for organization and maintenance of department filing system including potentially confidential data.
Ensure department supplies needs are met.
Manage department communication for manager(s) including mail and email.
Respond to various inquiries for information according to general guidelines.
Coordinate meetings, maintains calendars, makes travel arrangements, etc.
May provide clerical support as necessary, including filing, faxing, copying, performing data entry, etc.
May provide guidance and training to less experienced administrative staff.
Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.
Demonstrate ability in the application of requisite skills and applies additional skills and knowledge acquired through experience to perform the more complex tasks of the position.
Generally receive no instructions on routine assignments while under limited supervision. Receive general instructions on new work, which is generally reviewed upon completion.

Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and 5+ year's administrative experience
Proficiency in using computer technology including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and others)

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree strongly preferred or Productarial Certificate
Experience with SharePoint content administration
Experience supporting senior-level business leaders in a pharma or biotech environment
Experience in audit
Familiarity with pharma industry and Business organization in particular
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High ethical standards, maintenance of confidentiality
Ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to navigate organization with minimal direction, in support of completing task
Strong initiative, tact, communication, and interpersonal skills a must
Organized and committed