Job Description Administrative Assistant

Job Description Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant 5/11/2005

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
(The main reason for the position, in what context and what is the overall end result)

The Administrative Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

SCOPE
(The way that the position contributes to and impacts on the organization)

The Administrative Clerk reports to the Senior Administrative Officer and is responsible for providing administrative and clerical services. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that municipal operations are maintained in an effective and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES
(Major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position including the typical problems encountered in carrying out the responsibilities.)

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Provide administrative support to ensure that municipal operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner Main Activities:  Type correspondence, reports and other documents  Maintain office files  Open and distribute the mail  Take minutes at meetings  Distribute minutes  Coordinate repairs to office equipment

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Provide support to Council to ensure that Council is provided with the resources to make effective decisions

Main Activities:  Maintain confidential records and files  Maintain records of decisions  Arrange for payment of honorariums  Research and assist with the preparation of motions, policies and procedures  Review and edit reports to the Board  Prepare correspondence for Board members  Prepare documents and reports on the computer  Schedule Board meetings  Prepare agendas for Board meeting Administrative Assistant 5/11/2005 Page 2

 Prepare packages for Board meetings  Attend board meetings  Record minutes and submit minutes for approval 4. Provide receptionist services Main