Provide administrative support across departments: schedule and coordinate meetings, manage calendars, prepare agendas and notes, arrange travel, process expenses, support onboarding, assist with events and special projects.
Job Description
We're looking for an organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our day-to-day operations and help keep our teams running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their administrative career who enjoys organization, coordination, and supporting a busy team environment.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative and organizational support across multiple departments. You'll help coordinate meetings, manage schedules, organize documents, and support internal events and projects.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
About The Role
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and team calendars.
- Schedule internal and external calls and distribute meeting invitations.
- Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up action items when needed.
- Support travel arrangements, including bookings and itineraries.
- Assist with planning team meetings, training sessions, and company events.
- Process expenses and assist with administrative reporting.
- Support onboarding and administrative activities for new employees.
- Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned.
About You
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, office support, coordinator, or customer service role.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Comfortable learning new systems and tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Familiarity with expense management systems.
- Knowledge of Google Workspace.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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