Senior Administrative Assistant

jbhunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support for a large department within the Administration, Facilities & Secretarial group.

The role operates under routine supervision and involves coordinating activities, preparing reports, and assisting senior management. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of professional experience, strong typing, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of professional experience.
• Associates Degree in Business Management or Communication preferred.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately; strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Experience in administrative roles and coordinating schedules.
• Detail oriented with good data entry and file management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison across levels, departments, customers, and outside agencies.
• Assist management with duties including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.
• Complete administrative projects using diverse software (Payroll, Workday) and train others as needed.
• Develop reports, memos, and correspondence; draft and edit communications.
• Handle incoming communications: calls, messages, letters, emails, and visitors.
• Maintain files, calendars, and logs; manage office records and document storage.

Skills

Typing speed

Communication skills

Data entry

Detail oriented

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Business Management or Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Administrative Assistant

Department

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a large or specialized department or group of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• - Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies, including high-level staff such as Senior Vice Presidents.
• - Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.
• - Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday) with potential to train others.
• - Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.
• - Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.
• - Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.
• - Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures.
• - Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.
• - Implement office procedures and protocols in accordance with organizational policies; determine project priorities and delegate as needed.
• - Maintain master calendar and communications board, including all special events, organization meetings and any functions involving office personnel.
• - Maintain office files and manage processes for document storage, both on and off-site, handling and distribution of incoming and outgoing mails.
• - Assist senior managers and office staff with day-to-day projects as required.
• - Welcome and orient new administrative staff.
• - Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2 or more years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Associates Degree in Business Management or Communication
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Communication skills
• Computer skills with Microsoft programs
• Data entry experience
• Detail oriented
• Experience in an administrative role
• Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• File management
• Self-motivated.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Business Administration, Clerical/Administrative, Communications

Job Opening ID

00648331 Senior Administrative Assistant (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.