Administrative Assistant

Harris Computer; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in Tennessee, providing critical operational support to the leadership team. The role involves managing calendars, preparing marketing and presentation materials, and ensuring accuracy across data platforms like Salesforce. Candidates should have at least 3 years of related experience and be proficient in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong ability to follow structured workflows.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Build and format high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist the Corporate Development team with lead generation.
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings.
• Create and format marketing materials.
• Ensure brand consistency across documents.

Skills

Proficiency in Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Presentation preparation and design

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Event management

Job description

The Administrative Assistant role provides critical operational assistance to the Portfolio Leader and Director of Corporate Development. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who excel in fast-paced processes and structured administrative processes. You will help maintain the integrity of our M&A operations by supporting the execution team throughout the opportunity lifecycle and assisting the corporate development team.

This position plays an important role in keeping internal workflows running smoothly and enabling leadership to operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Presentation Development (IM / Executive Materials)

• Build and format high-quality PowerPoint presentations, including Investment Memorandums (IMs)
• Translate complex information into clear, visually compelling slides
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism of all materials
• Support version control and tight deadlines in deal environments
• Uphold an excellent standard of data hygiene across multiple workflows (Salesforce, Teams, and Microsoft Office)

Corporate Development Operations

• Assist the Corporate Development team with lead generation, verification, and preparation for trade shows
• Reconcile data across Salesforce and internal reporting sources/tools
• Conduct routine Salesforce cleanup, ensuring data accuracy, removing duplicates, and correcting incomplete records

Administrative & Coordination

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal/external communications
• Prepare and organize documentation, reports, and correspondence
• Support leadership team with day-to-day administrative tasks

Marketing Support

• Assist in the creation and formatting of marketing materials (presentations, IMs, pitch decks, proposals)
• Ensure brand consistency across all documents and communications
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather content for marketing initiatives
• Maintain and update marketing assets, templates, and databases

What We’re Looking For

Experience

This position supports leadership and requires a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.

Skills

• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office Suite
• Presentation preparation and design for executives, including data visualization
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows
• Comfort working independently and managing tasks with minimal oversight
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with event management will be considered an asset
• Only successful candidates will be contacted

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris is committed to an equal opportunity employment program, and applications from members of targeted groups, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities, are encouraged. If you are a person with a disability, you may receive assistance with the screening and selection process upon request.

The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages to communicate with candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for posted positions. They will be contacted by either a Harris manager or a member of the Talent Acquisition team for an interview, provided they meet the required criteria.