Major Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant is principally responsible for the support of internal and external operational functions including (but not limited to: Mail handling &; preparing materials for mailing or mass distribution, Preparing and distributing correspondence, reports, memorandums and other documents for the Council staff, Screening some e-mails and other communications; researching answers and providing information to persons who do not require the attention of the Council president, Manager of MBE and Corporate Services and/or Manager of Operations, Maintaining administrative files and other records for the Council as required, Developing and maintaining efficient procedure for tracking pending matters and activities while in progress to assure effective follow-up, Providing response and information, when known and available to other Council presidents on behalf of Council president, and other staff members, Assisting in special projects and activities, Support & Participate in Program, Certification Workshops/Training, etc., as requested and required by the Council president and Manager of Operations, Assisting in the preparation of professional presentations to management, governance bodies and others as designated by the Council president, and/or Manager of Operations, Professionally communicating by telephone, e-mail, as needed and required, Scheduling and arranging meetings as requested, Any other duties as requested and/or required by the Council president, and/or Manager of Operations. or B.S.) degree in management, business, operations or related fields that require project management skills from an accredited four-year college or university, or relevant experience in management or operations.