Department: Varied
Position: Administrative Assistant/Confidential Secretary
Classification: Full Time
Basic Requirements:
- Strong computer skills required; experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
preferred;
- Excellent secretarial skills including 60 wpm typing, excellent grammar
and spelling; good writing skills; courteous and professional telephone manners;
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with good follow-through
and attention to detail;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
- Well organized, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
General Responsibilities:
- Typing and filing correspondence, reports, etc.;
- Handling a heavy volume of incoming calls, answering inquiries and making
the appropriate referrals;
- Developing spreadsheets and reports;
- Preparing expense reports, scheduling internal and external meetings, handling
travel arrangements;
- Handling day-to-day office procedures to assure a smooth-running office;
- Assisting with confidential personnel matters;
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily
described in this posting.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:
The Washington Post
Attn: HR/AACS
1150 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20071
Fax: (202) 912-3677
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