Senior Administrative Assistant - put your admin skills and your heart to work !

Senior Administrative AssistantSummaryThe Senior Administrative Assistant will assist the QA Systems department. Assists with the preparation of reports, minutes, and various correspondences. Supports the administration of projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the unit. ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include preparing memos, reports or correspondence for staff signature. Reviews correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices. Assists in the development and preparation of presentations, graphs and charts. Assists in the gathering, collection, tracking, verifying compilation, review, analysis and maintenance of database and spreadsheet data. Maintains computerized project files. Initiates requests for IT and facilities services. Screens incoming phone calls. Answers routine questions and forward inquiries to appropriate staff. Performs general administrative duties such as coordinating the provision of organizational services (i.e. purchasing, supplies, catering, copying/printing), coordinating unit mail and communication flow, assisting in expenditure tracking and budget preparation. Initiates travel arrangements for unit staff. Performs system backup. Administers projects involving systems issues and complies results for management review. May serve as a department representative on cross-functional project teams or use project management and administrative and clerical skills for process council projects. Maintain supervisory calendars. Relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences. QualificationsQualifications for this position include a high school diploma plus technical certificate/training and a minimum of five years relevant administrative experience in a professional environment. Proficient in the use of personal computers, spreadsheet applications, word-processing applications, database applications and presentation software. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to deal with change. We are seeking a high producer who is willing to take initiative and is good at multi-tasking.The American Red Cross National Headquarters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer