Administrative Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Waterloo, IA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations, data management, and dispatch-related workflows. The role involves customer and team communication, data entry, and maintaining organized records.

The ideal candidate has prior administrative experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with a 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and competitive hourly pay of $22.00.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience preferred.
• Trucking industry or dispatching experience is a significant plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data-entry accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating with a variety of people.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office and administrative operations.
• Manage data, reports, and records in Excel and Office.
• Assist with trucking and dispatch-related coordination.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records.
• Communicate with customers and team members in person, by phone, and by email.
• Coordinate daily workflow to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Manage multiple priorities and administrative tasks throughout the day.
• Provide general office support as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Location: Waterloo, IA
Pay: $22.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Type: Full-Time Opportunity

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals in Waterloo is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of a local office. This position will assist with administrative tasks, data management and reporting, and coordination of trucking and dispatch-related workflows. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and confident working with customers and team members both in person and over the phone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily office and administrative operations
• Manage and maintain data, reports, and records using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Assist with trucking and dispatch-related coordination
• Perform accurate and timely data entry
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records
• Communicate with customers and team members in person, over the phone, and through email
• Help coordinate daily workflow to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Manage multiple priorities and administrative tasks throughout the day
• Provide general office support as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience preferred
• Trucking industry or dispatching experience is a significant plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and data-entry accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating with a variety of people
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Additional Information:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
• Ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of administrative work, data management, and coordinating daily operations
• Strong organization, accuracy, and communication will be important for success in this role