Admin Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Type of Engagement: 12-month contract possible to extend (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location: Onsite position located in Houston, TX.

Candidates must reside in the Greater Houston, TX area.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Business school or post-high school education preferred. CPS designation ideal, but not required
• Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience in administrative assistant or high-level secretarial functions
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined
• Must have excellent word processing skills. Must be knowledgeable and have hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Must possess tact, discretion and good judgement
• Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette
  
  

Job Overview

This position provides high-level administrative and analytical assistance, as well as skilled secretarial services, at the Department Head or equivalent level. Works with SPII management to plan, organize, and provide logistical support for events, meetings, and seminars within timelines and budget.

Essential Job Responsibilities

As Administrative Assistant:

• Performs highly skilled and confidential administrative functions requiring a strong working knowledge of SPII’s policies, financial and budgeting practices, corporate information systems, and departmental procedures (25%)
• Prepares regular and ad hoc reports as requested by the assigned work director that require the selection, accumulation, and compilation of data, records and other information from multiple sources. Reviews a wide variety of reports for accuracy and proper format. Assures corrections are implemented (20%)
• Uses SAP to input or retrieve data for regular reporting or for specific Management requests. Maintains a strong working knowledge of SAP Financial, Contracting, or other modules (15%)
• Develops and maintains hard copy and electronic filing systems, in accordance with company retention policies, to organize data and records and assure accurate, timely retrieval.
• Relieves the Department Manager and other professional personnel of administrative duties and maintains status of various divisional projects, special assignment, and overall objectives.
• Provides secretarial and other support services, including timekeeping, scheduling meetings, maintaining appoint calendars, and answering phones, as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

As Event Planner

• Develops most appropriate sources for the meeting site and amenities. Personally reviews and evaluates locations, venues, services, and goods to assure highest quality for best price, appropriateness, and adherence to management requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and personally follows-up on the logistics and details of the amenities, such as gifts for attendees, printing, and information provided to attendees.
• Prepares, or checks the preparation of the meeting site in advance of the meeting, resolves last-minute problems, tests required audio-visual equipment, and inventories required materials and supplies.
• Follows up on operational details throughout and after the meeting, resolving problems, to assure a smooth-running, professional, high quality meeting for the attendees.
• Maintains accurate records and accounting of meeting expenses.
• Reconciles all billings to ensure accuracy and that the goods and services were requested and received.
• Manage air & ground travel arrangements for guests and VIP participants as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Job Requisition #39249

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $31.00 - $36.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.