What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at AccuWeather?
AccuWeather is seeking an entry level Administrative Assistant to support the Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather. This position will work in a team environment and directly report to the Supervisor, Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairman's.
About AccuWeather:
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.
Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather's proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms.AccuWeather.comis the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.
AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast's Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.
AccuWeather For Businessserves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.
Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the "father of modern commercial meteorology." Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called "the most accurate man in weather" by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs..
This position is required to work onsite at AccuWeather's State College, PA Headquarters. Candidates must have the ability to commute to this location 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calendar and Schedule Coordination: Assist in managing the Executive Chairman's calendar and schedule, including facilitating meetings with executives inside and outside the company. Assist with planning and coordinating travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations.
- Business Support: Screen emails, calls and correspondence in a confidential manner. Prioritize tasks that require immediate attention.
- Project Support: Assist with strategic projects and initiatives on behalf of the Executive Chairman, ensuring they are executed effectively and according to schedule.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of Executive Assistants, adding to a collaborative and motivated work environment.
- Tactical Communication: Draft and edit communications on behalf of the Executive Chairman, including emails, and presentations, and to transcribe the Executive Chairman's communication and act accordingly.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.
Qualifications:
- 0-3 years' administrative support experience.
- Strong attention to detail as evidenced by individual's previous work.
- Ability to professionally work within a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to routinely accept direction and performance feedback, and constructive criticism.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook and scheduling functionality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management: Skilled in creating, analyzing, and managing complex spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively, confidentially and with discretion around sensitive issues.
- The ideal candidate will be even-tempered, logical and have the ability to perform under high pressure and in fast-paced situations.
- Ability to occasionally respond to urgent needs outside of typical business hours.
- Ability to type 50 WPM for transcription purposes.
- Bachelor's degree not required but strongly preferred.
- Valid US Driver's License.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match
- A collaborative work environment
Commitment to Diversity:
AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran orientation, or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status or any other legally protected categories under local, state of federal laws. We believe a culture of diversity and inclusion provides unique perspectives that help make the workplace more innovative, engaging and profitable.
