KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•General Secretarial/Clerical duties constitute approximately 50% of job responsibilities.
•Work requires the coordination and performance of multiple tasks while
understanding the project principles and technical skills related to own
work assignments.
•Work priorities and activities are reviewed with little supervision.
•Produces/completes various work assignments requiring strong analytical
ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem solving skills.
•Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with
Merck business leaders and internal/external customers both on-site and
remotely to maintain workflow.
•May coordinate special projects within the division/area.
•May coordinate team meetings, client meetings and special projects within the division/area.
•May schedule complex multi-leg and international travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
• Five years of clerical experience; 
• Proof of high school graduation or GED required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, arithmetic and business English; of standard office record keeping;
• Skill in typing accurately and editing for accuracy is extremely
important; in following instructions; in dealing effectively with
matters in accordance with agency policy;
• Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making
decisions; to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and
concisely; to establish effective working relations with other employees
and the public; to exercise tact, courtesy and initiative;
• Considerable knowledge of the procedures and techniques of business
communications; of business English and of modern office management
principles, methods and procedures; of administrative survey techniques
and skill in their applications; some knowledge of statistical and
research methods;
• Knowledge of technology and ability to use it to maximize efficiency and services;
• Conscientious commitment and willingness to provide courteous,
consistent, efficient service through the performance of the prescribed
job duties.

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