Administrative Assistant

Job Description - Administrative Assistant (18850)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Administrative Assistant - 18850

Description

The Administrative Assistant is r esponsible for providing administrative support for the entire facility. The position coordinates facility-wide clerical activities, follows established administrative processes, maintains accurate records, updates information, collects data, prepares reports, and supports the Warehouse Manager and facility personnel with day-to-day administrative needs.

Perform facility-wide administrative, word processing, recordkeeping, data collection, and reporting tasks in accordance with established procedures. Act in a confidential capacity.

• Calendar Management
• Screen incoming calls, correspondence and respond independently when possible.
• Transcribe and type correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Fax correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Apply a thorough working knowledge of departmental and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities including:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Setting up conference calls
  • Dealing with overseas clients
  • Arrange travel itineraries, domestic & international
  • All other duties as assigned.

• Discretion, reliability, loyalty, flexibility and confidentiality a must
• Good communications and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic; highly professional demeanor
• Typing 60 wpm or more Shorthand or Speed writing a plus PC proficient:
  Word, Excel, and Power Point
• All other miscellaneous duties as required.

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Full-time

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.