Executive Assistant (Area Presidency)

Employees at this level work independently with general supervision and some autonomy. Work duties range up to complex in nature, requiring a high degree of professional-level communication, discretion, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities also require making moderately complex non-routine decisions using initiative, originality, ingenuity, and sound judgment to resolve diverse and complex issues and requests in a proactive way.

Responsibilities include:

• Composes, edits, and prepares correspondence, memoranda, reports, agendas, and documents.
• Compiles and evaluates complex data/information from multiple sources and prepares correspondence, documents, and reports (including creating charts and graphs). May also perform research and conduct analysis on data
• Coordinates programs, projects, and/or processes specific to assignment or leader being supported following up on project details and activities and ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Serves as an administrative liaison between senior leadership and other key leaders both internally and externally
• Screens telephone calls, written correspondence, and visitors and resolves routine and complex inquiries.
•  Maintains and updates calendars, schedules and coordinates meetings, and makes travel arrangements.
• Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.
• Assists in the organization of large group events
•  Provides support within an environment of strict confidentiality.
• May administer internal and external purchasing, deposits, and other financial matters
• May assist in budget preparation and control activities including monitoring project or department budgets and keeping  management appraised of budgetary status.
• May lead or train lower-level employees

Qualifications

• Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Administration and 3+ years related experience, or any combination of equivalent education and related experience totaling  at least 7 years.
• Advanced communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Advanced research, analytical, and data summation abilities
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office software especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with sensitive and highly confidential information
• Strong independent analysis and good judgment Broad knowledge of the organization's structure, functions, and key personnel
• Working knowledge of Church doctrine, policies, and procedures
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time, moving about the office to deliver mail and other items, and using computer monitors/equipment.