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Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.
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Order and dispense supplies.
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Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
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Train and assist staff with computer usage.
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Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
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Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
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Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
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Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
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Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
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Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
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Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
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Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies.
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Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
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Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
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Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.
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Develop or maintain internal or external company Web sites.
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Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
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Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
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Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff.
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Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations.
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Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
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Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.
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Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
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Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
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Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
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Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work.
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Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
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Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
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Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
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Prepare and mail checks.
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Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.