Administrative Assistant

KELLER; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Office Operations Specialist at Keller supports the Corporate Office by coordinating day-to-day operations, executive calendars, meetings, and essential business communications. This role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure a productive, organized workplace and efficient processes.

In addition to administrative duties, the role covers HR operations project support, vendor relationships, and confidential handling of information, contributing to a positive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of five years of administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience planning meetings or corporate events is strongly preferred.
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to operations and events manager and leaders.
• Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate meeting logistics: rooms, catering, AV, agendas, materials.
• Prepare and format PowerPoint presentations and reports.
• Maintain SharePoint sites and departmental files.
• Liaise between departments, vendors and visitors for positive experience.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and special projects.
• Assist in managing office communications with internal teams and vendors.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Company Logo Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Company Logo Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Office Operations Specialist

The Office Operations Specialist serves as a key operational resource supporting the day-to-day functions of the Corporate Office. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination of office operations, executive and departmental support, business processes, and workplace services that contribute to a productive, organized, and professional work environment.

The Office Operations Specialist partners with corporate leadership, department leaders, and cross-functional teams to coordinate meetings and events, manage executive calendars, prepare business communications and presentations, maintain departmental records and SharePoint sites, process invoices and vendor payments, and support a variety of operational initiatives. In addition, the role provides administrative support for HR Operations projects, process documentation, reporting, and other workforce initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, this position plays an integral role in creating a positive workplace experience while ensuring office operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the operations and events manager and department leaders.
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain department and executive meeting schedules.
• Assist with meeting logistics, including room reservations, catering, audiovisual support, agendas, and meeting materials.
• Prepare, edit, and format PowerPoint presentations, reports, correspondence, and other business documents.
• Maintain and organize SharePoint sites and departmental files.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, vendors, and office visitors to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Support office operations, employee engagement initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Assist in managing office communications and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience planning meetings, events, or corporate functions is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; SharePoint experience is preferred.
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and manage competing priorities.
• Professional demeanor with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, "get-it-done" mindset.

Additional Information

Salary Range : : $23-30/hr

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity