Business Operations Specialist I/II
AF Group

Job Info

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing tasks for multiple divisional/regional directors, managers and supervisors which may be highly confidential and sensitive utilizing considerable independent judgment. Performs administrative work, including, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, researching, compiling and exchanging, and sometimes analyzing information for divisional/regional directors, managers and supervisors and their departments. Assists in implementing department activities and communications, internal and external.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads and screens incoming correspondence and reports; handles or forwards to appropriate person.

• Receives and screens incoming calls and visitors and determines which are priority matters. Refers to appropriate divisional/regional directors, managers and supervisors or provides necessary information.

• Composes, types, and edits correspondence in response to incoming mail, calls, and other situations dictated by job responsibilities.

• Prepares agenda and develops, collects and distributes materials for meetings and conferences. Coordinates food ordering/delivery, reserving technology, etc.

• Transcribes minutes and keeps records of proceedings as required.

• Coordinates and facilitates the divisional/regional director's calendar(s) to arrange appointments, meetings, and conferences.

• Assists with team building events, charitable activities and other events as necessary.

• Recommends actions to be taken on budget expenditures, equipment and supply needs.

• Directs services, such as maintenance, repair, replenishing supplies, and files.

• Secures and coordinates domestic travel arrangements for divisional/regional directors, managers and supervisors and staff for multiple departments. Prepares and compiles travel vouchers and maintains all travel records.

• Develops, compiles and maintains various filing systems and informational databases and generates reports as requested or as scheduled.

• Responsible for ensuring the departmental compliance to corporate standards (i.e. travel, purchasing, timekeeping, licensing).

• Coordinate all set-up/onboarding of newly hired or transferred employees and provide departmental orientation and training.

• Mentoring and training

• Maintain and Create documents and activities found in the queues such as Cherwell, ADP, Business Objects, Concur, OnBase, Stratacare etc.

• Coordinates the attributes and assignments for assigned business unit(s).

• Coordinates team's reporting, which includes scheduling, tracking hours and generating reports to support the team.

• Assists in implementing activities and communications for the department.

• Greets and assists visitors, vendors or customers, as necessary and appropriate. Coordinate parking access, directions and building access, etc.

• Compiles, prepares and reviews for accuracy information and reports as requested or scheduled (i.e. metrics, scorecards, compliance, cost center etc.).

• Informs appropriate staff of issues as necessary.

• Monitors, maintain, and renew licenses, memberships and certifications for multiple business units. (CIC, CPCU, CAWC, etc.)

• Makes photocopies and uses other office equipment as necessary.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

This description identifies the responsibilities typically associated with the performance of the job. The percentage of time in any responsibility may vary between positions. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Associates Degree in business or related field preferred. Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

B. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of three years general office experience with a minimum of two years in a administrative support position or equivalent experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

C. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

• Ability to work effectively in a multi functional business unit.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence.

• Ability to comprehend consequences of various situations and to make appropriate individuals aware of these to facilitate decision making.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills as required to perform job duties and acquires new or additional computer skills/training as needed.

• Ability to transcribe information into meeting minutes using computers, Microsoft Word software, with the ability to transcribe minutes via Skype and Microsoft Teams.

• Knowledge of computers and word processing

• Knowledge of computers and variety of programs

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software.

• Ability to proofread documents for accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.

• Ability to accurately type 60 wpm.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

D. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Additional training in clerical and secretarial skills.

• Experience in designated departmental environment.

• Knowledge of organization, company and departmental policy and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Requires transporting, pushing, pulling and maneuvering items weighting up to 25 pounds.

REQUIRED TESTING:

Typing 60wpm, Intermediate Word, Intermediate Windows, Advanced Excel. Proofreading, Reading Comprehension, Math

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