954-451-3118
Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Summary
Provides general office support for a variety of clerical activities and tasks including answering incoming calls, managing the reception area, mail, requisitioning supplies, organizing office communication and activities on a day-to-day basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Answer telephones and direct the caller to appropriate associate; transfer caller to voice mailbox when associate is unavailable; takes and retrieves messages
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Provide callers with information such as company address, directions to company, fax numbers, company website and other related information
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Greets and directs visitors to the company; manages reception area to maintain a professional image
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Receive, sort and forward incoming mail
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Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of all mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
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Serve as point person for organizing all large mailings
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Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies
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Coordinate the repairs and maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machines, computers, printers, etc.
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Manage conference room reservations and organize all aspects for meetings
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Type correspondence and reports; edit and update various spreadsheets
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Maintain confidential records and files
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Assist with calling of prospective customers to promote company services offerings
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Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications and Requirements
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High School diploma or GED
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Excellent time management and multitasking skills
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Excellent customer service skills
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Working knowledge of mail processes such as postage machine, FedEx, UPS
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Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Mail Chimp, Adobe Spark, Excel, Outlook, data entry
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Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
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Good planning and organizational skills
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Well-developed verbal, listening, and written communications skills
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Ability to work independently or as a team player
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Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
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Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner
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Ability to contend with a wide variety of people on various issues
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Ability to work in a busy office with constant interruptions
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1-3 years previous experience in an office environment
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Knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting and/or Human Resources skills may be required
Physical demands and abilities
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Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
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Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
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Regularly work on repetitive tasks
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Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
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Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
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Regularly use headphones and earpiece
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Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
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Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
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Regularly understand the speech of another person
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Frequently bend to file and maintain files
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Occasionally lift 5-20 pounds