Administrative Assistant Corp Comm & FIR - Part time (20hrs/Week)

The individual in this position is responsible for supporting Corporate Communications and Farmer Industry and Relations with a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks in a timely manner and with high performance standards.  Able to translate and anticipate requests as requirements into achievable goals and manage the process through which these objectives are met.

Requirements

Execution, Administration, And Coordination of Activities

• Monitor calendar and schedule calls, meetings, and flow of communication
• Plan and coordinate special projects for vice president as requested
• Maintain accountability and accept responsibility for daily activities reporting to vice president on status of all activities, requests, and open items

Communication and Information Management

• Compose, draft, proof, edit, and finalize correspondence including meeting invitations, follow up e-mail and other documents
• Review incoming tasks and actions from the team to ensure prioritization and success of the vice president regarding deadlines
• Create and maintain accurate paper and electronic filing ensuring documents are sent to headquarters and securely destroyed according to company’s document retention policy
• Familiarity with company’s policies as outlined in the handbook and online, including but not limited to, travel, record retention and leave polices.
• Maintain an updated job description and desk procedures manual for your position

Planning

• Handle planning logistics for vice president and directors for trips; provide detailed itineraries, agendas, directions, and backup materials; prepare expense reports in timely manner ensuring accuracy and submit in accordance with organization policy
• Monitor vice president and directors’ calendars and anticipate where problems might arise regarding calendar, meeting preparation, needs of attendees involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls; communicate potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties immediately
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and executive events, inform attendees of dates and time, reserve meeting space, ensure the appropriate equipment/materials are available, coordinate hospitality services as needed; assist with various company off-site meetings as requested in an upbeat and professional manner
• Facilitate the successful implementation of projects initiated by vice president and/or directors.