Operations Support Coordinator

American Water; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is hiring an Office Support Administrator in New Jersey. This entry-level role provides clerical support, processes routine transactions, and assists with day-to-day operations under guidance from more experienced staff.

You will assist with travel, correspondence, data entry, reporting, and vendor or billing inquiries while learning established company procedures. The position offers full-time hours on-site with limited remote option.

Qualifications

• Basic process and project management skills.
• Good business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and teamwork.
• Knowledge of customer and/or operations support practices.
• Ability to learn and use computerized systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to managers and departments for daily operations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and maintain calendars and meeting schedules.
• Prepare and distribute routine reports and meeting minutes.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and place replenishment orders.
• Assist with permits, documentation, and basic payroll/time reporting support.

Skills

Process management

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer/operations support

Systems and data entry

MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

American Water is hiring an Office Support Administrator in New Jersey. This entry-level role provides clerical support, processes routine transactions, and assists with day-to-day operations under guidance from more experienced staff.

You will assist with travel, correspondence, data entry, reporting, and vendor or billing inquiries while learning established company procedures. The position offers full-time hours on-site with limited remote option.