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Description

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-level administrative assistance to the department head and all other members of the department.  The overriding goal is to contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the department.  

Nature of Work: This incumbent reports to the Department Head, and operates in a diverse, complex and often highly active office environment with multiple, competing demands and very strict deadlines.

The incumbent is expected to operate independently, use sound judgment to make decisions and provide advice to all members of the department.  Prompt, complete and accurate work is extremely important to mitigate financial and reputational risks.  

This position is expected to ensure conflicts are minimal and resolved within their team.  They will play a key role in mentoring more junior staff in the department.  This position is expected to make recommendations as to improvements to the work or work environments and will set the priorities for workflow within the department.