Department Operations & Admin Specialist

Burns & McDonnell; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Department Assistant to provide administrative support to department management, ensuring daily operations run smoothly. You will disseminate information, prepare meeting notes and presentations, coordinate training, track deadlines, and support budgets and reports.

The role requires strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, excellent written and verbal communication, independence, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dissemination of information to the department and project teams.
• Prepare and present meeting notes, presentations, and tables.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate on-site and off-site department meetings.
• Monitor deadlines, track action items, and prepare monthly progress reports.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Department Assistant to provide administrative support to department management, ensuring daily operations run smoothly. You will disseminate information, prepare meeting notes and presentations, coordinate training, track deadlines, and support budgets and reports.

The role requires strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, excellent written and verbal communication, independence, and the ability to handle confidential information.