Job Summary:

The Lead Word Processor is responsible for producing, proofreading, and maintaining a variety of complex business documents. In the lead role, the Lead Word Processor also assists and guides other Word Processors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Guides, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned Word Processors.
• Schedules and assigns word processing activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Produces and proofreads a variety of complex business documents including some that are of high priority and/or confidential in nature.
• Consults with various staff members to understand information that is required.
• Saves and stores documents and projects as assigned to the appropriate device, system, network, and/or cloud storage area as appropriate.
• Revises existing data.
• Performs protocol conversions and data translations.
• Operates within cost guidelines.
• Completes multiple assignments by prioritizing and delegating when necessary and appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent and professional communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to type at least 55 WPM.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to make independent judgements and decisions concerning specific assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree; or high school diploma with at least two years of relevant experience, required.
• At least four years of related experience, with some experience directing the professional work of others.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.