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General Information

Position Title: Assistant to the Controller
Control Number: 002347
Reports To: 001565
Department Name: Controller's Office
Location: Controller's Office
Date Prepared: Oct-05
Exempt: No

Primary Purpose

Provides administrative support to the Controller.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

*Manages schedule for the Controller, including setting up meetings, making travel arrangements and maintaining the office calendar.

*Provides administrative support to the Controller and his senior staff.

*Answers phones, sorts mail and receives/directs visitors.

*Prioritizes correspondence and draft responses where appropriate.

*Creates complex reports and presentations using Excel and Power Point.

*Communicates with Controller's office, Trustrees and other senior administration.

*Researches, gathers materials and prepares agendas for meetings, sets up and maintains office files.

*Is organized.

*Works independently on projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience

3-5 years prior administrative experience, preferably in higher education.  Middlebury College experience preferred.

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of MS word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Other

Must be team-oriented and able to master new technologies.  Must possess initiative and be willing and flexible to meet the demands of peak workflow cycles.

*Denotes essential job finctions.