Ability to identify and resolve simple software or hardware problems or recommend purchase of specialized office equipment. Oral and written communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply policies and procedures and to resolve problems. Independence - Work is reviewed primarily for end results and is performed under general guidelines or procedures which include administrative directives in the form of rules, policies, and established precedents pertinent to the assignment. Ability to establish own priorities. Complexity - Work involves responsibility for an administrative or technical function or several dissimilar functions.
Work requires considerable organizational skill to accomplish.
Ability to decide when approval of an unusual transaction exceeds assigned authority or would have broad ramifications, and to bring such incidents to the attention of supervisor. Perform qualitative review of individual cases, identify trends, and make recommendations. Supervision - May supervise several student or career employees and participate in selection, training, evaluation, and corrective actions. Assistant III are either administrative experts or unit administrative assistants. As administrative experts, conduct research and provide analyses and solutions to recurring or unusual administrative problems.