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Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,471 / year median in Michigan
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Summary Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for arranging meetings and events, greeting customers, answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Answers telephones and directs calls. Greets and directs visitors. Provides callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website and other related information. Utilize HRIS systems to maintain employee records and monitor attendance tracking. Receives, sorts and forward's incoming mail. Maintains and routes publications. Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.) Monitor, distribute, and maintain accurate records of live check disbursements. Assists with developing and maintaining employee communication, newsletters, and social media accounts. Assists in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies. Assists with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and collating. Develop and maintain community outreach and sponsorship management. Provides support to HR team on an as-needed basis as appliable to the planning, scheduling, company events, and company awards. Coordinate and maintain records for housing, vehicle, and maintenance operations. Assist with invoice processing and tracking to ensure accurate recordkeeping. Manage company uniform inventory, including ordering, tracking, and cancellations. Maintain and oversee vending and market operations. Coordinate lunch orders and catering arrangements for client and vendor meetings Skills and Experience High School Diploma required Knowledge of computers specifically, experience in Microsoft Office software. Some college preferred 2-4 years administrative experience Proficient computer skills Flexible, collaborative, and customer focused Organizational Culture Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers Support a positive and steady workflow through the company Works with a sense of urgency when needed Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed Positively support change throughout the company Physical Work Conditions Must be able to work in a hot environment Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.