PLANNER ASSISTANT
CARLSBAD, CA | ONSITE MONDAY–THURSDAY, REMOTE FRIDAY
DURATION: 12-Month Contract
PAY: $27-32/Hour
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide administrative and organizational support to the planning team, helping manage high-volume work intake, scheduling, spreadsheets, and coordination across multiple groups.
- Receiving work requests through the intake process and assigning work to appropriate planners.
- Scheduling SBL requests and ensuring work is coordinated appropriately.
- Managing and maintaining spreadsheets and other tracking tools.
- Providing administrative support to planners and the department.
- Serving as a liaison between planners and multiple internal groups to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Managing a high volume of requests while maintaining accuracy and organization.
- Supporting special projects and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Staying on top of assigned responsibilities with limited supervision and proactively addressing priorities.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
- Receive, organize, and distribute incoming work to planners based on established processes and priorities.
- Coordinate and schedule SBL requests.
- Maintain accurate spreadsheets, records, and departmental tracking documents.
- Provide administrative support to planners and department leadership.
- Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders to facilitate the timely completion of work.
- Monitor outstanding requests and follow up as necessary to ensure work progresses appropriately.
- Assist with scheduling, document preparation, data entry, filing, and other administrative activities.
- Support meetings, projects, and other departmental activities as assigned.
- Manage competing priorities effectively in a high-volume work environment.
- Communicate professionally with planners, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
- Work independently and demonstrate initiative while operating with limited supervision.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to serve as a liaison between planners and multiple internal groups.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-starter with the ability to stay on top of work with limited supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong administrative and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and data tracking.
- Ability to interact professionally with employees and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 5–8 years of relevant administrative or coordination experience preferred for Level III.
- Experience providing administrative support to a department or individual.
- Experience with scheduling, spreadsheets, document management, and general administrative duties.
- Experience working in a high-volume environment preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office required.