| Daily Tasks |
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Prepares correspondence, minutes, agendas, memos, mailing lists, tables and charts. Transcribes and edits dictation. Coordinates travel arrangements and maintains calendars and schedules.
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| Skills/Talents |
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Strong communication skills (verbal and written), human relations skills, multitasking skills, computer skills, ability to work independently, ability to work in team setting, sound judgment and detail orientated.
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| Work Setting |
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Office setting.
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| Work Hours |
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Primarily day shifts, Monday-Friday.
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| Education |
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Completion of a formal secretarial program or equivalent experience.
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| Qualifications |
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Knowledge of English usage, grammar, punctuation and style. Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheets, formatting databases, and ability to work with numbers and statistics and dictation/transcription equipment. Typing ability of minimum 55 words per minute.
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| Recommended High School Classes |
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business, keyboarding, computer applications, accounting, advanced English composition, public speaking, and math
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
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$17.49/hour ($36,519/yr)
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