ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY:

The Administrative Support Specialist position described in this job summary is assigned to the Tallapoosa River System (Harris, Martin, Yates, & Thurlow Dams).

Responsibilities include general administrative support including, but not limited to the following:

•\tProvide support to the Tallapoosa River Team

•\tCoordinate travel arrangements

•\tPerform timekeeping and process employee expense reports for covered and non-covered personnel (Oracle & iExpense Oracle Cloud)

•\tActively support community activities

•\tSchedule and coordinate logistics for meetings and plant-wide events

•\tGather data, compile information, and prepare reports

•\tMaintain departmental record retention

•\tPurchase departmental and plant gift cards, and safety gifts, and coordinate service awards and retirement events

•\tPrepare a weekly on-call schedule

•\tSchedule and organize plant tours

JOB EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

•\tHigh school diploma or equivalent is required

•\tFive years of administrative experience is preferred (including conference, travel, and meeting arrangements, report preparation, and calendar management)

•\tAccounts Payable experience is preferred  

•\tExperience with timekeeping systems is preferred    

•\tExperience working with union employees in a plant environment is highly desirable

•\tExtensive computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•\tPositive attitude and ethical behavior

•\tMust manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

•\tSelf-starter; work with minimal supervision

•\tAbility to make sound administrative/procedural decisions

•\tSkilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities; attain deadlines

•\tInteract well with all levels of employees and management

•\tEffective written and verbal communication skill

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