Sr. Administrative Assistant(Hartford, CT)

Job Description:
Advanced skill level is required to perform diverse and complex assignments.  Ability to adapt procedure, processes and techniques to perform the more complex duties of the job.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Handles complex administrative assignments of a broad and varied nature to relieve senior management of routine administrative details. Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in facilitating overall department operations.  Directs the activities of other support staff as necessary.
Coordinates inter-departmental or department-wide administrative projects, such as broad communications, overseeing internal/external services purchased, developing and implementing department/business unit guidelines for operating policies and procedures.
Complex scheduling.  Typically involves internal, external, and department-wide scheduling.
Full responsibility for department-wide event and travel planning. 
Prepares and submits expense accounts and other type expenses.  Manages and tracks/reports actual expenses versus budget for sr management's area of responsibility, develops or upgrades budget system.
Regularly interacts with internal and external executives, community leaders, shareholders, etc. Initiates follow-up actions as needed. Calls for moderate to advanced conflict resolution skills via phone and, occasionally, in person.
Initiates, develops, and makes decisions regarding office practices/procedures within authority level. Calls for frequent problem solving with internal and external staff. Utilizes basic change management skills.

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
High School education or equivalent preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Prefer 7+ years