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Working independently with minimal or no supervision, this position provides for and facilitates the smooth operation of the office by anticipating the needs of the Congregational Leader. Performs diverse executive secretarial, administrative support, and assists in the administration of day-to-day operations. By nature of the position, the work involves a high degree of professionalism, dealing with internal and external leadership teams. Exposure to sensitive information necessitates the use of creativity, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. The work is typically of the highest complexity and requires the ability to handle confidential information on a regular basis. The individual in this position must possess the ability to perform a variety of important, frequently urgent, confidential, and complex tasks with constantly changing priorities. The Executive Assistant Senior is expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Core Values and must collaborate with other Associates and departments to ensure the overall mission is achieved.
Job Responsibility:
Organizes and prioritizes, acting independently or with little supervision in handling of incoming and outgoing projects
Manages all logistical aspects of the office including scheduling, travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars
Responds to requests for information from leadership team, congregational members, employees, and the general public
Prepares meeting agendas and distributes to appropriate persons
Organizes Council Feastday preparations and attendance at fundraising events
Copies and assembles materials for Board/Council meetings
Prepares drafts of minutes for Board, Council, Joint Council, and SCH Members meetings
Prepares Certificates of Action for implementation by the Finance Department
Processes funding requests from outside organizations
Composes correspondence including missioning letters, grant recipient letters, and memorandums
Places, answers, and screens telephone calls
Receives and provides customer service to visitors
Conducts research on the Internet for various projects
Orders office supplies and congregational stationery
Orders flowers and Mass cards
Writes checks and reconciles the Generate checking account
Maintains Generalate Petty Cash
Processes Christmas card greetings/cards/checks
Renders computer assistance
Provides support to other congregational members
Makes preparations for Jubilee
Assists with funeral arrangements of Sisters
Provides secretarial support during Chapter of Elections and Affairs
Serves as technical supervisor to Database/Research Specialist
Accesses and obtains information from database
Opens and maintains files in Executive Secretary's area and in vault
Requirements:
High school diploma required, college degree preferred, additional experience or education recommended in lieu of college degree
Highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Capable of remaining calm and working well under pressure
Patience, strong customer service skills
Project/time management skills
Good secretarial skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, good working knowledge of copiers, scanners, and fax machines
Spanish language skills of reading/writing/speaking are preferred
Minimum five (5) years of administrative/secretarial experience with executive level leadership teams.
Nice to have:
Spanish language skills of reading/writing/speaking are preferred