Executive Assistant-VP

POSITION OVERVIEW: Perform diverse administrative duties for a functional or staff Vice President, which may involve contact and exposure to sensitive information that requires considerable use of confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform administrative duties that require knowledge of general business and office procedures, which includes maintaining follow-up files, correspondence, assembling material for reports, preparing presentations and composing memos/letters
• Receive and screen incoming calls. Resolve issues and refer complex situations to appropriate level as circumstances warrant. Initiate calls, return calls or forward messages as required
• Sort, read and annotate incoming mail and attach appropriate file to facilitate action if required. Determine routing, signatures required and maintain follow-up as needed
• Initiate necessary paperwork, forms, etc for daily office operation, i.e., invoices, purchase orders, etc. Organize and maintain files
• Process, coordinate and follow-up on invoices and expense reports; review various reports such as budgets and other reports for accuracy and advise Vice President of discrepancies
• Make arrangements for and coordinate conference calls and meetings, schedule appointments, maintain calendar, arrange business itineraries and coordinate travel requirements
• Assist on functional area initiatives and projects from an administrative support perspective as needed
• Compose memos/letters as needed, in some instances with very little guidance or direction
• Create and prepare graphs and reports for presentations to senior executives
• Provide support to other management and staff as needed
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) plus six (6) years of progressive experience in an administrative position supporting middle and/or executive management in a large, multi-level organization
• Depending on the functional area supported, additional knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be required
• PC proficient with ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Highly proficient typing/data entry skills
• Good time management, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with good spelling, punctuation and basic grammar
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: Pay: Additional Details: This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week. FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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