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Confidential Secretary




Job Summary:

The Confidential Secretary provides specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial support services to executive and/or financial employees who manage sensitive and/or confidential information and decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • May train other administrative, clerical, and secretarial staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Performs various secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties, but with specialized attention to the fact that the information, decisions, and communication involved may be sensitive or confidential.
  • Schedules meetings and appointments, maintains calendars, and makes travel arrangements for assigned executive or financial staff.
  • Prepares confidential reports such as statistical and financial reports for distribution.
  • Maintains and files confidential records, such as employee records, contract negotiations, and any notes and data related to those files.
  • Provides, whether personally or through other available staff, skills such as typing, filing, and mail management.
  • Transcribes legal documents and confidential reports; acquires official signatures as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to type at least 55 WPM.
  • Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, basic office and clerical procedures and equipment.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least two years related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

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

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