Summary Functions as liaison between management and various departments to facilitate smooth daily company operations by performing the following diversified clerical duties. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Composes and proofreads correspondence, meeting minutes, office memos and reports on computer and maintains confidentiality when required. 2. Designs and implements forms for use within office by applying knowledge of software applications and updates as needed. 3. Screens telephone calls and incoming mail; responding to incoming correspondence as appropriate. 4. Maintains an updated and accurate calendar, schedules appointments and office meetings as requested. 5. Ensures management is informed of deadlines and problems. 6. Maintains an extensive filing system for correspondence, business matters and other related data. 7. Prepares and confirms all travel accommodation arrangements and resolves related difficulties. 8. Attends management meetings for the purpose of taking and transcribing minutes in an accurate and professional manner. 9. Provides clerical assistance and instruction to co-workers as needed. 10. Collects expenses reports and tracks expenses for accounting purposes. 11. Orders office supplies and equipment for staff Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Math Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Explorer; Microsoft Outlook. Special Skills Strong written and internal communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up 25 pounds. Please apply online at http://careers-leap.icims.com/jobs/intro Location: Washington DC Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc