Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Austin Texas 78753
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description
Top 5 Skills
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees and executives.
- Problem-solving skills and flexibility. Situations and events change quickly, so the ability to think and act quickly is essential.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Basic proficiency with technology.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills are essential for cross-departmental and project support.
Technologies
- Excel
- SAP Concur
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree, or
- High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.
Physical Requirements
- Push: Maximum weight limit of 35 lbs.
- Pull: Maximum weight limit of 35 lbs.
- Lift: Maximum weight limit of 35 lbs.
- Outdoor work and travel requirements as applicable.
Driving Requirements
- Driving responsibilities: Yes.
- Personal vehicle required. Candidates must have their own vehicle to commute to and from the office and occasionally travel to event venues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides assistance and support to first- or second-level managers, a department, or an offsite office.
- Researches and learns departmental and company policies and procedures.
- Manages basic calendar needs for one or more managers.
- Prepares and proofreads correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, ensuring appropriate syntax and grammar.
- Completes various office tasks, including iProc creation, using a P-card, maintaining office files, supplies, and equipment, submitting expense reports and check requests, arranging shipping, and maintaining the vendor database.
- Coordinates basic domestic travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars, for a single traveler.
- Responds to internal requests and external emails from managers and other stakeholders.
- Schedules and coordinates various types of meetings, including luncheons, conferences, and team-building events. These events may include external customers and vendors.
Level of Responsibility
- Works under supervision.
- Decision-making affects the direct area of work and/or work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information.
- May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, and related interpersonal skills.
- Tasks require multiple steps that can be performed in various orders. Some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization are necessary to complete tasks effectively.