Sr Office Administrator III

About the position Provides general administrative support to a facility/department. Maintains the facility/department daily operations. This position can be remotely domiciled within the Mountain District, the preferred location for this remote position is the Denver Metro area. However, we will consider candidates based elsewhere within the United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Candidates residing within 50 miles of a FedEx campus will be required to work on-site at a FedEx location several times per week. • Responsibilities • Greets visitors, answers telephone, responds to questions or requests, and conveys messages as required. • Coordinates travel arrangements, meetings, updates and maintains calendar appointments. Prepares required materials for conferences, meetings, calls, and various appointments. • Assists with creation of reports, presentations, etc., including researching, compiling, analyzing and/or developing necessary information and materials. • Ensures the efficient daily operation of the office and department functions, including maintenance of supplies and equipment. • Responsible for records management including organizing and maintaining office filing system. • Organizes and maintains office filing system. • Reads and analyzes incoming memos and determines the appropriate course of action. • Receives and responds to routine correspondence. • Serves as a knowledge resource to other employees. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Requirements • High school diploma or GED required. • Five (5) years experience required in clerical support or related area; two(2) of those years as an Office Administrator II or equivalent administrative experience supporting a manager-level or district staff position. • Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications. • General business skills such as typing; data entry and review; and use of phone, copier, and fax. • Ability to follow detailed instructions to complete routine procedures and/or operate standard equipment. • Customer service skills necessary to effectively and professionally respond to requests. • Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information. • Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals. • Ability to mentor, coach and act as a knowledge resource to other employees. • Benefits • Comprehensive benefits

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