Administrative Assistant Job at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The position performs senior-level paraprofessional clerical and administrative support to the departments' Area Special Project Manager and Facility Managers.
• Tasks require seasoned independent analysis and judgment and extensive clerical or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documents, reports, charts, and graphs; Maintains and updates calendars; Schedules and coordinates meetings.
• Manage office operations including equipment function and maintenance, supplies, administration, and filling.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors and resolves routine and some complex inquiries.
• May serve as administrative liaison with others within and outside the Temple Facilities Management group regarding administrative issues related to purchasing, personnel, and operations.
• Works with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• HND in Secretaryship & Management Studies; Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly efficient with computerized business applications, good research, analytical, and data summation skills
• Ability to work with sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license.