Administrative Assistant

Full-time, Temp to Perm
Manchester, NH 03101
Pay Rate: $15.75/HR
Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm M-F

We are seeking a skilled and organized Secretary to provide routine administrative and secretarial support to our National Service Officers. As a secretary, you will be responsible for various tasks including reception activities, correspondence, reports, and records maintenance. You may also handle sensitive and confidential information. If you have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Operate personal computer to access the internet, e-mail, electronic calendars, and other office support software.
- Type correspondence and reports using personal computer.
- Locate and compile information, written correspondence, reports, and tables/charts using knowledge of scientific, medical, legal, or other technical terms.
- Establish and maintain office/clientele files.
- Answer telephone, screen callers, relay messages, greet visitors, and answer general veterans' benefits questions.
- Open, sort, and screen mail.
- Handle membership payments.
- Pick up and deliver materials as required.
- Operate office equipment such as a photocopier and facsimile machine.
- Perform other support staff activities as directed by office Supervisor(s) and Lead Secretary.

Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma (or equivalent).
- Understanding of modern office procedures and methods, including telephone communications, office systems, and record-keeping.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with people inside and outside the organization.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (proficient level skills preferred).
- Able to type 50 words per minute or more accurately.
- General knowledge of legal and/or medical terminology preferred.