laboratory Administrative Assistant I

UES, Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Administrative Assistant I, where you'll support daily operations and enhance organizational efficiency. This role is perfect for those starting their career in administration, offering a chance to develop skills in scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation. You'll work in a dynamic environment alongside a dedicated team, contributing to impactful projects in geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of administrative or office support experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate schedules, including meetings and appointments.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence via email and phone.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant I to join our growing team. The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting daily operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and effective communication within the department. This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to leadership and team members, handling scheduling, correspondence, documentation, and office coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in administration. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate schedules, including scheduling meetings and appointments.

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.

• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute meeting materials.

• Maintain office supplies inventory, ordering and restocking as necessary.

• Assist with data entry, report preparation, and maintaining spreadsheets or databases.

• Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, and presentations as needed.

• Provide administrative support for various projects as assigned.

• Communicate with internal and external partners and vendors, as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time primarily for occasional offsite meetings, training sessions, or company events.

• Flexibility may be needed for occasional overtime, business events, or urgent administrative requests based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree or additional relevant coursework preferred.

• 0-2 years of administrative or office support experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and office management tools.

• Strong Excel experience prefered.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and foster and maintain good relationships at all levels.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in a construction materials laboratory environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.

• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.

• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.

• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.

Who We Are

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here

ID 2025-1564

Position Type Full-Time

Location US-GA-Douglasville