Administrative Assistant to Director(s)

Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a Director and the department. This role involves performing essential clerical duties, managing communications, and coordinating meetings to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help maintain an efficient office environment and support key decision-makers. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and office equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and manage daily mail for the department.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings for the supervisor.
• Prepare letters, memos, and maintain communication via email.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment operation (fax, copier, phone)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate; Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.
• 30% Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar.
• 25% Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.; Maintains Director's email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication;
• 15% Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate; assists with some light accounting/budget review.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position typically reports to Director/Sr. Director
• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Provides primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department.
• Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup.
• Typically assignments follow existing routines or instructions.
• Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems.
• Typically, guidance is always available and prior permission is required before changing work methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes and the Internet.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, & strong interpersonal skills.
• Skills in operating office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, phone, etc.)

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness