The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the HR department in all aspects of the department (recruitment, new-hire implementation, interviewing, billing, and payroll), as well as for overseeing and/or facilitating various special projects independently. The administrative assistant serves as the principal liaison between the community and the corporate office for HR related issues.
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Working knowledge of calculators, Fax machines, photocopying equipment, voicemail systems, scanners, computers and MS Office. Experience and aptitude in Microsoft Office (emphasis on Word and Excel) and experience in utilizing scheduling software or experience with billing is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 3+ years of experience in Administrative Support
- Knowledge of government contracting a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff and the public
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must have courteous telephone manner
- Understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
- Good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):
- With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks.
- Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Regular computer usage
- Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
- May be required to use vehicle for the performance of duties
- Regular talking and hearing
- Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping kneeling, crouching and crawling.
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Wage for this position is $27.25 an hour.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k if applicable
- The paid leave for full time employees is from 80-160 hours / year based on longevity in the position, and sick leave is a minimum of 48 hours per year for a full-time employee
A Word about EEO, Pay Transparency and Other Requirements….
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
VA License Number: 11-466
