We are in search of an Executive Assistant to join our team in Denver, Colorado. As an Executive Assistant, your main role will be to oversee the smooth operation of the Executive Director’s office, manage the Executive Director's calendar, and handle all related administrative tasks. This role is within the industry and provides a short term contract employment opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Effectively manage the Executive Director's calendar, ensuring all inquiries, invitations, and requests are properly vetted.
• Organize meetings and conference/virtual calls, prioritizing recurring meetings and resolving any conflicts.
• Arrange travel plans, documenting all details, maintaining confirmations, and managing any cancellations.
• Answer phone calls, relay messages, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide administrative support, finalizing correspondence from the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.
• Handle confidential assignments as requested.
• Participate in event planning, assisting Department senior staff as needed.
• Develop and maintain front desk staffing schedule.
• Respond to general higher education inquiries, questions, and concerns.
• Assist with maintenance requests in the office, serving as the primary contact with building management.
• Work with the Department’s Morale and Employee Engagement Team to facilitate special events and projects, including coordination of annual staff appreciation event.
• Plan and manage department-wide events, overseeing venue reservations, catering orders, speaker/presenter requests, invitations, RSVP management, program timing, and payment of expenses.
• Oversee all meetings and events, including monthly meetings, special meetings, annual retreat, catering orders, speaker/presenter requests, staff presentation needs, recording and transcription of proceedings, agenda timing, invoice review, per diem requests, parking voucher requests, compiling meeting minutes, posting of public notices, website content management, and payment of expenses as appropriate.
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services software
• Familiarity with Cisco Webex Meetings for coordinating virtual meetings and webinars
• Experience with Concur for managing travel and expenses
• Demonstrated ability to use CRM systems for managing customer relationships
• Knowledge of Kronos Timekeeping System for tracking work hours
• Proficiency in About Time software for project management
• Strong skills in Calendar Management for scheduling meetings and appointments
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in handling Conference Calls with multiple participants
• Ability to manage Correspondence including emails, letters, and reports.
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