Initiates, composes, and prepares a variety of internal and external correspondence, memos, and reports to businesses, vendors, officials, local and state offices, agencies, and other University departments; prepares purchase requisitions for supplies; coordinates and secures all travel arrangements for the Dean/AVPAA, and designed others including transportation, meals, and lodging in accordance with established policies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, diplomatically, and calmly in sensitive or high-stakes situations and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of community members, students, parents, and staff.