Administrative Assistant I

• Edits, formats, and revises a variety of documents and materials created by others.
• Proofreads for grammatical, typographical and basic content errors.
• Composes responses to routine inquiries in accordance to general instructions
• Develops, implements, and maintains paper and electronic filing systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security.
• Enters, updates, and retrieves information as needed; screens telephone calls and visitors. Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments.
• Makes travel arrangements following general instructions and campus procedures.
• Performs necessary follow-up for vouchers, expense reports, and reimbursements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience providing administrative support
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices & protocol.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Skilled in various computer software packages.
• Skilled in effective communication both oral and written.
• Ability to provide a high level of confidentially.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.