Administrative Assistant (Sales dept)

Position Description:

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: ADP), with nearly $8 billion in revenues and over 600,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging more than 55 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the worldWe are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant in our sales dept. This position willPerforms complex clerical, administrative and general office duties of aresponsible and confidential nature. Routes and answers correspondence notrequiring supervisor’s attention. Independently establishes, organizes andmaintains files of supervisor’s correspondence and initiates follow up asneeded. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes statistics and information.Communicates new policies and procedures to the department and coordinatesthe gathering of information as directed, using independent judgment toachieve desired results. Creates formulas/formats of moderate complexity anddetermines hardware/ software requirements. Coordinates off-site meetingsand conventions. May provide support to other members of seniormanagement. Processes expense reports. May provide administrative supportfor Human Resources, Sales or other departments.Performs complex clerical, administrative and general office duties of a responsibleand confidential nature. Routes and answers issues and correspondence notrequiring executive’s attention. Independently establishes, organizes andmaintains files of executive’s correspondence and initiates follow up as needed.Compiles, analyzes and summarizes statistics and information in highly complexgraphical presentation formats. Communicates new policies and procedures to thedepartment and coordinates the gathering of information as directed, usingsignificant independent judgment to achieve desired results. Createsformulas/formats of moderate complexity and determines hardware/ softwarerequirements. Coordinates off-site meetings and conventions. May provide supportto other members of senior management. Processes expense reports.

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Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge Requires substantial knowledge of the department’s operations and policiesand company procedures. Effective listening and verbal communication skillsare necessary. Ability to handle matters that are confidential. Proven ability inassembling, compiling, analyzing and summarizing data necessary. Must beassertive, creative and be able to work independently and anticipate andaddress issues in the supervisor’s absence. Independent thought, ability to beinnovative, and decision-making skills are needed.Requires substantial knowledge of the department’s operations and policies andcompany procedures. Effective listening and verbal communication skills arenecessary. Ability to handle matters that are confidential. Demonstrated analyticalability in preparing reports and gathering statistical data. Must be assertive,creative and be able to work independently and anticipate and address issues inthe executive’s absence. Independent thought, ability to be innovative, anddecision-making skills are needed.Experience Experience as an Administrative Assistant II with resulting knowledge ofPC/word processing equipment and advanced functions of software packages(i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Typing ability of 60-WPM and provenproficiency in complex clerical, administrative and general office dutiesrequired. Familiarity with the Internet required.2 years experience as an Administrative Assistant III or in a moderately complexadministrative position required. Typing ability of 60-WPM and advancedproficiency in Microsoft office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and othersoftware applications required. Proven proficiency in complex clerical,administrative and general office duties required. Familiarity with the Internetrequired. Ability to work with senior executives.Education High school diploma required or equivalent in education and experience. Somecollege courses/specialized secretarial training preferred.High school diploma required or equivalent in education and experience. Somecollege courses/specialized secretarial training preferred.