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Independently plans, directs and performs advanced, diversified and confidential administrative activities for an executive. Works independently and sets priorities to manage critical and ongoing office functions, directs and oversees projects or initiatives in the division and exercises considerable discretion and judgment.

• Manages projects and activities. Serves as principle point of contact and advisor to the executive. Independently coordinates projects and initiatives in the division, and exercises discretion and judgment to handle issues that are referred to the executive.
• Represents the executive with regard to communication with internal and external constituents. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with all constituents.
• Completes multiple, diverse assignments. Coordinates the collection of data and information; proactively produces and edits letters, memos, speeches, presentations and other miscellaneous documents.
• Manages office operations and departmental functions, including budget orders as well as coordinating and overseeing repair of all office equipment.
• Directs and administers the management and administration of executive's office functions and operations. This includes supervision of office staff and Â鶹´«Ã½ employees, employment decisions, performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
• Provides assistance to the executive. Initiates, organizes and coordinates activities, meetings, schedules and travel.
• Develops office policies and procedures. Interprets policies and procedures for various constituents and responds independently to inquiries.
• Completes and coordinates human resource and payroll functions.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Ability to provide executive-level administrative support including managing executive's schedule and travel arrangements, drafting correspondence, attending meetings, and independently preparing high level reports and documents.
• Advanced office software skills, including proficiency in maintaining departmental-level databases and using and querying enterprise resource planning systems.
• Able to develop content for webpages; capable of monitoring budgets, including grant and gift funding, and resolving problems.
• Experience providing guidance to Â鶹´«Ã½s or other employees

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Notary Public of Michigan or willingness to be appointed and serve.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and/or any number of elements.

Revised: 2017-12-07