Here you go, Jill - let me know what you think.

Kate
503-288-6546 or 503-819-2181
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Amy FitzPatrick
04/16/2001 11:37 AM
To: Portland West Desk
cc:  

Subject: West Power Trading Administrative Assistant Opening


A position has become available as an Administrative Assistant working in 
West Power Trading reporting to Debra Davidson.  You will be responsible for 
the following complex administrative duties.

? Compose memos, reports and other correspondence from a brief outline, 
&sketchy8 draft or verbal instruction.
? Greet external clients.
? Code invoices, process complex expense reports, and manage employee 
timekeeping through SAP.
? Make travel/meeting arrangements based on minimal instruction and 
periodically make independent decisions on details such as travel schedules, 
mode of   transportation, and accommodation.
? Monitor and control filing systems ensuring accuracy and efficient 
retrieval of data.
? Occasionally prepare presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
? Provide backup switchboard support for Receptionist during periods of 
absence.
? Work closely West Power Trading administrative staff to provide coverage 
and assistance during periods of employee absences.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have good organizational 
skills, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with 
multiple concurrent assignments.  At least 5 years of 
secretarial/administrative experience and above average communication and 
interpersonal skills is required.  Excellent typing, proofreading, spelling 
and grammatical skills, and strong PC skills with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
are a must.  Experience with Access would be beneficial.  The ability to work 
well within a team environment, identify work priorities and function with 
very little supervision is essential.

We will be considering internal candidates as well as external candidates for 
this position.  If you are interested, please let Amy FitzPatrick know no 
later than close of business on Monday, April 23, 2001.

If you have any questions, please feel free to see Amy or Debra.