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| Position: |
Administrative
Associate II |
| Date: |
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| Position
Code: |
2506 |
| EEO
Code: |
227 |
| Collaboration:Effectively
working with and providing service to internal and external constituents;
shares information and solicits input; forges consensus to reach
goals; generates trust and confidence. |
- Group Problem
Solving:
Is responsible for fostering
a positive problem-solving environment.
- Producing
Results with Others:
Is accountable for successful
group process and achieving desired results.
- Gaining Organizational
Support:
Acts as ambassador in
presenting ideas to the appropriate audience.
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| Communication:The
ability to effectively interact with others, to develop factual
and logical presentation of one’s ideas and opinions, and to display
effective listening skills. Recognizes and effectively responds
to verbal and non-verbal cues. Generates trust and establishes
rapport. Communicates clearly in written and oral forms.
Is adaptive to listener/audience styles. |
- Verbal and
Written Skills:
Makes formal presentations,
both verbal and written, to inform and educate.
- Listening
and Understanding:
Demonstrates objective
listening on a consistent basis; creates an environment that
encourages open communication.
- Conflict
Resolution:
Promotes civility within
and outside of work group; fosters environment for collaborative
problem solving; demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality
and discretion.
- Educating
Others:
Develops and may conduct
training for one’s own area of expertise.
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| Influencing
and Leading: The
practice of providing a strong sense of purpose and mission for
the work. Develops a structure and work process that promotes
high levels of success. Guides and coaches others to learn
to think through alternatives; serving as an example to others by
setting high expectations. Develops and mentors others. |
- Managing, Mentoring,
and Coaching:
Encourages others to
develop processes for accomplishing goals; may define plans
and review results.
- Standards
and Goal Setting:
Assists with establishing
long-term goals for the group.
- Influencing
Others:
Motivates others towards
completion of tasks and assignments.
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| Critical
Thinking and Problem Solving:
The identification
and resolution of problems through research, analysis and
testing alternative approaches and solutions. The use of innovative
and creative actions and ideas to improve processes and services.
Ability to break down projects and issues into manageable parts. |
- Defining
Problems and Implementing Solutions:
Works cross functionally
to solve problems and implement changes.
- Innovation
and Continuous Improvement:
Initiates innovative
changes to continually improve operations both within the group
as well as Institution-wide.
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| Knowledge,
Skills and Expertise: Required
knowledge and skills acquired from educations, experience, and specialized
training; depth and breadth of knowledge and skills; understanding
of organization structure as well as competitive environment; demonstrates
practical applications and good judgment. Level of professional
and technical certification required. |
- Acquiring
and Developing Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:
Integrates new concepts,
technologies and practices and aligns with future needs.
- Depth and
Breadth of Knowledge:
Has technical or professional
credentials or equivalent combined with in-depth progressive
experience.
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| Responsibility
and Accountability: The degree to
which one is responsible for one’s own work, the work of others,
and/or delivering services to the WHOI community. The impact
of a position’s end results on the local unit or organization as
a whole and those it serves. Degree of autonomy in decision
making required for success. Level of review generally given
to work plans and products. Scope of work, unit or organization. |
- Scope and
Impact of Position:
Actions and decisions
may have a significant impact on performance of the work group,
other groups and/or Institution.
- Level of
Supervision/Independence:
Independently makes decisions
that may effect own group and is held accountable for the results.
- Initiative:
Anticipates and prepares
for extraordinary circumstances; leads larger initiatives.
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CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES:
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note: These details are intended to indicate the kinds of
tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required
of positions that will be given this title and shall not
be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities
of any particular position shall be. The use of a
particular expression or illustration describing duties
shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned
that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |
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- Is capable
of performing most or all of the tasks of an Administrative
Associate I.
- Verifies fund
availability in projects listed on timecards.
- Handles or
refers complex or difficult incoming traffic.
- Compiles complex
appointment and promotion files.
- Acts as a
resource for junior staff regarding word processing
issues. Types and formats documents. Demonstrated
expert word processing skills (i.e., expert level MOUS
certification)
- Uses software
pertinent to position at an expert level; certification
as appropriate.
- Schedules
and coordinates large on-site or off-site conferences.
Arranges group travel arrangements.
- Assists scientist
or manager with purchase of major equipment.
- Assists with
capital renovation requests and budget.
- Selects and
purchases appropriate office equipment for unit.
- Gathers and
assembles materials for grant, contract, and/or operating/capital
budget preparation.
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- Advises
responsible person of budget needs and requirements.
- Uses multiple
complex tools to design system for data synthesis, manipulate
data and/or generate reports.
- Edits complex
material (is qualified to change content).
- Formally recommends
changes to policies and procedures.
- Assists department
head in presenting material to senior management or
the Directorate.
- Prepares training
and syllabus material for complex courses.
- Conducts performance
appraisals of staff, recommends salary adjustments,
has authority to sign time cards.
- Oversees the
administration of a unit, facility, or an interdisciplinary
work group.
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