Senior Administrative Assistant

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential clerical support within the department. You will prepare correspondence, manage files, and assist with travel and meeting logistics, all while handling confidential information with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, independent work ethic, and the ability to navigate complex situations. Regular full-time position based in Atlanta, GA, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent education and related training.
• Seven years of progressively more complex clerical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational, interpersonal and math skills.
• Exhibited ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with complex situations which require sound judgment.
• Ability to operate office equipment (e.g. copier, fax).
• Ability to endure light physical labor.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare (key) correspondence, reports and forms.
• Compose correspondence and respond to inquiries within guidelines.
• Execute routine projects within general guidelines and instruction.
• Provide workflow and problem-solving guidance to other administrative assistant levels.
• Establish and maintain files and records.
• Screen calls/voicemails and route to appropriate people.
• Arrange travel, expense reports, departmental budgets, meetings and appointments.
• Deal discreetly with confidential information.
• Make recommendations to management based on findings.
• Interact with internal and/or external customers to answer questions and resolve problems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Work independently

Sound judgment

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position is described below.

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Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency

English (Required)

Work Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description

Provide administrative support to individuals or department. Perform general clerical and general office duties with minimal guidance. Follow established procedures, methods and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare (key) correspondence, reports and forms.
• Compose correspondence as directed. Within guidelines, may answer correspondence on own initiative.
• Execute routine projects within general guidelines and instruction.
• May provide workflow and problem-solving guidance to other administrative assistant levels.
• Establish and maintain files and records.
• Screen calls/voicemails and handle or route to appropriate people.
• Arrange and handle details related to travel arrangements, expense reports, departmental budgets, meetings and appointments.
• Deal discreetly with confidential information.
• Can make recommendations to management based on findings.
• Interact with internal and/or external customers to answer questions, research, and resolve problems that require in-depth knowledge of the function and process transactions within scope of authority.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent education and related training
• Seven years of progressively more complex clerical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including strong knowledge of spelling and grammar), organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and math skills
• Exhibited ability to work independently
• Ability to deal with complex situations which require sound judgment
• Ability to operate office equipment (e.g. copier, fax)
• Ability to endure light physical labor
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint
• Completion of certifications that are specific to industry

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work