.Incumbents may determine best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments.
Tasks are very complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department's goals and may go beyond the department.
Works under minimum Supervision.
Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource.
May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work.
May be considered the expert in areas assigned.
Builds internal and external relationships that require exchanging information and providing some explanations in a problem solving capacity.Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Coordinates a wide variety of larger scale meetings and events on and off site including: schedules facilities and negotiates for their use; handles logistics;develops and distributes agendas and schedules; schedules participants; acts as the main point of contact for meeting information.
Coordinates national and international travel.
Receives and reviews incoming mail and messages and prioritizes and forwards as appropriate.
Prepares correspondence, agendas and presentation graphics; creates and maintains office files and databases; completes and submits expense reimbursement forms and reconciles credit card statements.
Interacts with internal and external customers on a daily basis.
Acts as an information resource in routine and unusual situations.
Provides interpretation of department policies and guidelines.
Coordinates and completes a wide variety of special projects.
Gathers information for production of reports, org charts, administrative procedures and company guidelines.
Creates forms, checklists and procedures to promote efficiency and consistent operations across the department or business unit.
Leads administrative meetings and luncheons, teambuilding initiatives and communication efforts to share best practices and promote teamwork.
Mentors new administrative assistants and provides training and work direction.
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**:- Knowledge of the applicable areas of Celestica business in which the incumbent is located.- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.- Ability to evaluate multiple ongoing tasks and non-routine situations, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.- Ability to manage a wide variety of sensitive business and employee information in a confidential manner.- Ability to present a positive, professional image of the company to a wide variety of contacts.- Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.
**Physical Demands**:- Duties of this position are generally performed in a normal office environment