Assistant, Administrative

Southwire Company; Remo (VA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant, Administrative, for a part-time, remote role. This position supports the Project Management team by tracking tasks, managing project schedules, and assisting in documentation. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Business or Engineering, and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility and opportunities for growth are provided.

Benefits

401k with matching & pension plan

Medical insurance if working 30+ hours/week

Flexible schedule up to 30 hours/week

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering.
• Entering junior or senior year in college.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track task progress and assist in project scheduling.
• Prepare and distribute project review presentations.
• Communicate updates with team members.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Data Collection

Document Preparation

Education

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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Location: Remote

Shift: TBD

Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour

Job Description

Position Summary

This part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week, supports the Project Management team by tracking task progress, updating project schedules in MS Project, and assisting with report and document preparation for meetings and project processes.

Responsibilities

• Request project numbers and assist in developing new projects by adjusting timelines, milestones, and resources in Microsoft PWA.
• Support management of NPI/MOL projects by monitoring and publishing task progress in Microsoft Project.
• Communicate with team members to gather updates and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Verify submission of documentation to project SharePoint sites.
• Schedule and document Microsoft Teams meetings; follow up on action items.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project review presentations.
• Maintain reports on project statuses for the product management team.
• Collaborate with team members and support process improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc project management tasks including data collection and entry.

Minimum Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program, entering junior or senior year, pursuing a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering.

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with matching & pension plan
• Medical insurance if working 30+ hours/week
• Flexible schedule up to 30 hours/week
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.