Executive Admin & Events Coordinator

URS Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth

Delta Dental

NVA Vision

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Supplemental Life

Dependent Life

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

401(k) with Company Match

PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal,

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

United Road is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide shared support for a department, handling confidential tasks with professionalism. This role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

The position supports executive-level tasks, manages calendars, coordinates large meetings, assists with events, and serves as a front-desk backup.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative support experience required
• In-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures required
• Office event planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Enhance department effectiveness with information management support and stakeholder liaison
• Provide email, phone, and calendar management support
• Coordinate and facilitate large stakeholder meetings
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries for executives
• Plan and coordinate company dinners and employee events
• Backup for front desk and reception duties
• Drive projects by setting objectives, priorities, and timelines
• Enhance reputation by owning new requests and finding value

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Judgment

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Diplomacy

Proactivity

MS Office

Education

Administrative support experience

Office management systems knowledge

Office event planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

United Road is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide shared support for a department, handling confidential tasks with professionalism. This role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency while meeting deadlines.

The position supports executive-level tasks, manages calendars, coordinates large meetings, assists with events, and serves as a front-desk backup.