Organization Administrative Assistant

*Summary* Prepares department documents by entering data, completing reports, and filing.
Enhances department effectiveness by providing information management support.
Types Retirement plan correspondence and serves as a contact for customers.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
· Promote and exhibit Professionalism at all times.
· Become and remain knowledgeable about CSA and all CSA products (internal and third-party) so that accurate and proper information can be shared as needed.
· Research and analyze areas of interest to the association which will allow the company to gain a competitive advantage.
· Collect, organize and share within CSA information about CSA’s competitors.
· Collect, organize and share with the management team at CSA pertinent information about the satisfaction level of CSA’s member utilities.
· Conduct proper and prompt record keeping regarding contacts with CSA members and potential members, other vendors, and other associations or related parties.
· Aid in the preparation of technical material for publication in conjunction with, or independent from, research and related activities.
· Assist writers engaged in preparing proposals, requests for proposal, requests for information and other items related to the pricing of CSA’s products and services.
· Conduct marketing visits as assigned (either in person, on the phone or through other technology) to non-CSA utilities to market all systems and services that are available through CSA.
· Help organize, co-ordinate, plan, schedule and participate as needed in product demonstrations.
· Always seek to be INNOVATIVE in the development of new ideas and ways to market CSA services.
· Participate in both formal and informal strategic planning discussions.
· Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on changes and developments within the association and utility industry.
· Keep management informed of all activity, including timely preparation of reports.
· Other duties may be assigned.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
*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 and/or EXPERIENCE* Associates Degree preferred in a business-related field or related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
*MATHEMATICAL SKILLS* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
*REASONING ABILITY* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT *The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Education: * Associate (Preferred) Work Location: In person