Administrative Assistant

Location

Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (Onsite)

Administrative Assistant

$29.36/hr.

- $31.04/hr. on W2 (DOE)

5 months or longer

9x80 A

1st Shift

An Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Director of Manufacturing and our client’s staff for the Marine Systems Business Unit (BU). This position will also work cross-functionally with other site and corporate admins as needed. This is an exciting, dynamic environment at the cutting edge of business in the high technology defense industry. This is an onsite position.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Director of Manufacturing.
• Manage the Director’s calendar by prioritizing and scheduling meetings, handling quick-turn requests, monitoring upcoming needs, and resolving conflicts.
• Coordinate domestic and international business travel arrangements, manage documentation requirements, and process expense reports in a timely manner.
• Follow up on actions on behalf of the Director and execute additional tasks as directed.
• Handle confidential business matters while maintaining an effective and organized administrative system.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including internal staff meetings and engagements with customers and VIPs, by arranging venue logistics, conference room reservations, catering, and tracking action items.
• Manage visitor protocols by arranging badging and greeting visitors, including customers and contractors.
• Address information requests and communications by answering telephones, screening calls, and forwarding messages.
• Utilize Microsoft Office to prepare correspondence, generate high-quality reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Act as the administrative point of contact for Manufacturing directors, managers, employees, and administrative assistants from other site departments.

• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative support role.
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree (a background in business administration is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced proficiency in Outlook calendar and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.
• Prior experience organizing logistics for meetings, conferences, and company events.

• Demonstrated expertise with enterprise intranet solutions (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent) and familiarity with additional systems such as SAP, Concur, and Facilities Requests.
• Advanced proficiency in compiling, analyzing, and generating reports and presentations beyond standard Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, prioritizing multiple tasks and adapting to changing needs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including meticulous proofreading and document review.

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!