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POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition:Administrative SpecialistHours:Full Time, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM., Monday – FridaySalary Range:Commensurate with job duties and candidate experienceBenefits: Medical Insurance and 401k OfferedFLSA:Exempt______________________________________________________________________________Organization BackgroundThe Area Development Foundation, Inc. was created in the mid-1950s to develop the Mount Vernon Industrial Park. Since then, it has grown its focus to encompass all Knox County, and today stands as the preeminent organization for economic development in Knox County. This involves responsibilities from negotiating development deals, real estate activities, workforce development, government relations, business attraction and community development activities.The organization is fast-paced, handling a high volume of interest from local and state-level stakeholders interested in business opportunities in Knox County. This is not a typical sit-down office administrative job. Staff are called upon to handle a range of work tasks and responsibilities that change daily.General SummaryThe Administrative Specialist performs detail-oriented administrative functions and support to the Foundation. This position exercises a high degree of professional judgment and discretion to keep the organization running smoothly.Essential Job DutiesRegularly answers phones and greets visitors.Schedules appointments and meetings and maintains Foundation’s calendars.Attends Foundation’s meetings and provides staff support, such as preparing meeting materials and recording minutes.Represents Foundation at meetings to outside organizations.Prepare communications to local business leaders, elected officials and other economic development stakeholders.Oversees the daily operations of the Foundation’s office to include timely payment of bills, monitoring and ordering supplies, maintaining Foundation files and keeping office tidy and anizes Foundation’s planned events and meetings.Attends to Foundation’s communications needs including its website, telephone, emails, press releases and public relations, and public notices.Additional duties as required, in-line with the Foundation’s defined strategic goals and development initiatives.Desired Qualities and SkillsCommitment to the mission of the Foundation.Desire to stretch knowledge and ability outside of just office administration fortable and flexibility working in a fast-paced office with priorities that may change daily.Exemplary interpersonal skills.Persistent and excellent follow-through.Strong oral and written communication abilities.Resourceful problem solver with attention to detail.Ability to meet deadlines, use time efficiently, prioritize work obligations, and work independently and effectively as a team member.Ability to handle difficult situations and conflicts with a positive attitude and professionalism.Trustworthy with sensitive information about local government and/or business operations. Ability to maintain a professional, positive image within the community and with residents, vendors, elected officials, and the business community.Quality reliable work product.Ability to climb stairs and sit for long periods of time in front of a computer.Proficient skill with office software, including Google products, Microsoft Office and Excel; familiarity with Apple products and software a plus.EducationMinimum Qualifications:An Associate degree in a professional field such as, law/paralegal studies, education, urban planning, business administration, or other related field, or at least three years’ work experience in a corporate, real estate, legal, or public sector setting.Preferred Candidate:A Bachelor’s or higher degree in a field related to the work of the Foundation. Unusual Working ConditionsOccasional work outside of listed hours ................
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