Administrative Assistant

URS Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth

Delta Dental

NVA Vision

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Supplemental Life

Dependent Life

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

401(k) with Company Match

PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal,

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

United Road is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide shared support for a department, handling confidential tasks with professionalism. This role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

The position supports executive-level tasks, manages calendars, coordinates large meetings, assists with events, and serves as a front-desk backup.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative support experience required
• In-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures required
• Office event planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Enhance department effectiveness with information management support and stakeholder liaison
• Provide email, phone, and calendar management support
• Coordinate and facilitate large stakeholder meetings
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries for executives
• Plan and coordinate company dinners and employee events
• Backup for front desk and reception duties
• Drive projects by setting objectives, priorities, and timelines
• Enhance reputation by owning new requests and finding value

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Judgment

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Diplomacy

Proactivity

MS Office

Education

Administrative support experience

Office management systems knowledge

Office event planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 00005 Plymouth Corporate - Plymouth, MI 48170

The Administrative Assistant will provide shared support for a department or team and be responsible for performing an array of administrative functions requiring a high degree of confidentiality, and should demonstrate experience in handling the administrative and executive support related tasks with minimal supervision. It is crucial to this role to have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, and remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism.

Job Duties

• Enhance department or team effectiveness by providing information management support, representing the stakeholders to others
• Provide support including e-mail and writing support, phone support, and calendar management
• Coordinate and facilitate large meetings among many stakeholders
• Represents the company by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the company's executives
• Provides office event support by planning and coordinating company dinners, employee events, and other corporate functions
• Serves as a regular backup for the front desk, greeting visitors and handling reception duties as needed
• Completes projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; adjusting plans
• Enhances the corporation's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Skills Required

• Leadership skills
• Strong customer service orientation and a desire to see others succeed
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations
• Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to follow processes
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Proactive and assertive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.
• Proficient in advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative level support experience required
• In-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures required
• Office event planning experience preferred

Benefits Summary

United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

Health & Wellness

• BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
• Delta Dental
• NVA Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life
• Dependent Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

Work-Life Balance

• PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
• 6 Paid Holidays