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Administrative Assistant

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Provides high-level administrative support to executives and departments, including presentations, memos, correspondence, office administration, customer service, organization, and process improvement. Requires strong communication, multitasking, judgment, critical thinking, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced office environment. Must work store business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

  • Positive and professional attitude with the ability to get along with others
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
  • Expert multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize accordingly
  • Must be proficient in dealing with fast-paced, rapidly changing, and often ambiguous environments; be organized and have a commitment to details
  • Positive and approachable attitude
  • Organized and goal-oriented professional with the ability to use strong analytical skills, knowledge of office administrative procedures with a strong background in office management
  • Results-focused individual providing high-end administrative support to various executives as well as various departments
  • Must be proficient in administrative tasks to promote continuous support and improvement of the existing system
  • Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Self-motivated and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Ability to prepare executive-level presentations, memos, and general correspondence
  • Provide excellent customer service

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

  • sit, walk, and stand
  • use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
  • reach with hands and arms
  • lift up to 25 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Store Business Hours with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or the equivalent and five-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent; and five to seven-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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