III. Education & Experience

• AA Degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) required.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible secretarial experience including executive level secretarial responsibilities in a business, professional office or health care environment, or equivalent, is required.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50-60 wpm.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate judgment and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving.
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new computer systems utilized by unit/department.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• PC literate with high level of proficiency and usage in Microsoft Office Suite especially in programs such as Microsoft WORD, Excel, Power Point and Access. On a frequent basis, compose and build complex documents, spreadsheets, databases or Power Point presentations with minimal guidance or review from the incumbent's direct supervisor. Also possesses a high level of proficiency in efficiently utilizing the Internet to research various websites for information necessary to the operations of the department and its mission/professional focus. Excellent typing and data entry skills are required. Proficient transcription skills may be required dependent on the department in which the various incumbents are assigned.