Assistant, Administrative

Southwire; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in technology and innovation, Southwire is seeking a Project Admin Assistant to support their Project Management team. This part-time role, approximately 20 hours per week, offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for students entering their junior or senior year of a Bachelor's degree program in Business or Engineering.

Benefits

401(k) with matching & pension plan

Medical insurance package

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement & professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree, entering junior or senior year in Business or Engineering.
• Experience in project management software preferred.
• Strong communication skills necessary for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support project management by tracking task progress and updating schedules.
• Verify documentation submission and schedule team meetings.
• Prepare presentations for project reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Data Entry

Microsoft Project

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PWA

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Additionally, Southwire offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Remote

Shift: TBD

Pay Rate: $27.00

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. The Project Admin Assistant supports the Project Management team by tracking task progress and completion, updating project schedules in MS Project, and assisting in report and document preparation for monthly update meetings and NPI gate processes.

Responsibilities

• Request project numbers and support the development of new projects by adjusting timelines, key milestones, and resource allocation in Microsoft PWA.
• Support management of NPI/MOL projects by monitoring and publishing task progress in Microsoft Project.
• Email team members to request and collect updates on their assigned tasks to ensure timely and accurate project progress recording.
• Verify submission of documentation to designated project SharePoint sites.
• Schedule Microsoft Teams meetings between project management and cross-functional teams; document discussions and follow up on action items.
• Prepare updated PowerPoint presentations for monthly project review meetings and distribute them to the team.
• Maintain reports on resourced and pending projects for use by the product management team.
• Collaborate with other Project Admin Assistants to share insights, support each other, and contribute to team projects.
• Assist in improving project management procedures, such as creating revised project templates.
• Complete ad hoc project management, data collection, and data entry tasks for project managers.

Minimum Requirements

We are seeking a student currently enrolled in a four-year degree program, entering into junior or senior year, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) with matching & pension plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked)
• Medical insurance package if working 30 hours per week
• Flexible work schedule – up to 30 hours per week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Advancement & professional growth opportunities
• And more

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