Sr. Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Sr. Administrative Assistant provides analytical and specialized and high-level administrative support to relieve executive, administrative and line managers of complex details and advanced administrative duties. In this role, one provides daily administrative tasks to support a specialized function(s) of the organization.

Regular

• Scheduling meetings and coordinate meeting logistics, including luncheons
• Documenting technical meetings and follow up on action items/commitments
• Working jointly with project leads to ensure proper information and documentation transfer throughout the life of a project
• Preparing and tracking Purchase Requisition s
• Contacts company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports, while maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinates activities between departments and outside parties
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice
• Work with diverse group of employees to assist on projects as assigned by line managers
• Planning company functions and appreciation activities
• Overseeing the work of service/supply vendors
• Escorting visitors/contractors through the building in compliance with Security policy
• Special projects as assigned

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, hands-on, employee facing office environment. Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experienced in researching, organizing and coordinating multiple clerical projects within tight deadlines
• Experienced and proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Previous experience working in aerospace industry is desired

• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills – written and verbal
• Maintains a professional demeanor with a high level of customer service
• Consistent in demonstrating sound organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and planning skills while efficiently prioritizing workload
• Skilled at follow-up/follow-through while maintaining professionalism
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and works well with all level of employees up to Senior Management
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Consistently follows established procedures on routine work and typically requires instructions only on new assignments
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• Uses hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects (Frequent)
• Bending, crouching, kneeling and reaching to file and maintain files (Frequently)
• Ability to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 25 lbs (Occasionally)

No Clearance

$26 - $40

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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