Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Applied Pavement Technology, Inc (APTech) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team of skilled administrative and accounting professionals responsible for day-to-day administrative operations.
Administrative Assistants support our staff by facilitating project-related activities such as data entry, copying, binding, and document formatting as well as reviewing and entering expense reports and payables.

• Preparing and completing project activities in accordance with directions provided by Project Managers.
• Demonstrating a high degree of competency in the use of software, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and other programs used on a regular basis.
• Capable of quickly grasping instructions and interpreting desired results.
• Providing administrative support to the company by answering phones promptly and courteously.
• Producing reports and proposals including copying, binding, and document formatting.
• Receiving and shipping packages.
• Entering expense reports, payables, and cash receipts.
• Maintaining databases and files in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Organizing and coordinating corporate social activities; scheduling and arranging holiday parties; facilitating charitable activities.
• Planning, prioritizing, and balancing work to meet commitments, priorities, goals, and deadlines.
• Able to multi-task and stay focused on goals despite obstacles and disruptions.
• Conducting business in a professional manner; treating clients respectfully; employing confidentiality appropriately.

The Administrative Assistant position is full-time and requires an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. The ideal candidate must work well with little direction and have strong interpersonal skills. Position requirements include:

• High school diploma and demonstrated office skills.
• 3 years of experience performing administrative functions in an office setting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with little direction.
• Ability to work well with people.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Equity Participation Plan (Annual Bonus)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Home Internet Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

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Compensation: $21.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience

APTech is a full-service pavement engineering consulting firm that provides effective solutions for the design, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roadway and airport pavements. Since our founding in 1994, we have worked with clients at the state, federal, and local levels in the United States and abroad, and we are a recognized leader in our industry. We help our clients identify cost-effective strategies that reduce the overall life-cycle cost of preserving the pavement network while incorporating the latest pavement-related designs and technologies into organizational practice.

APTech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Location:

Champaign - Champaign, IL 61820 US (Primary)