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Front Desk Administrative Assistant

EKN Engineering
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025

EKN Engineering is a fast-growing civil engineering and technology consulting company in Irvine, CA.

We’re looking for a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support the team with a variety of administrative tasks. These tasks may include inventory management, meeting management and a wide variety of clerical support. The Front Desk Administrative Assistant must thrive in a fast paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires someone who can be a self-starter and guarantee efficiency in the work they present. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and eminent organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the office and its employees to ensure company goals are met and operations run efficiently
  • Assist in the scheduling of meetings as needed
  • Screen and assist all phone inquiries
  • Make travel arrangements, such as booking flights and hotel accommodations as needed
  • Manage reception area, ensuring appropriate assistance of all visitors and building access
  • Sort mail daily and deliver to appropriate personnel
  • Deliver packages as needed (FedEx, UPS and/or USPS)
  • Maintain ordering of offices supplies
  • Assist with coordinating company events as needed
  • Complete HR special projects as assigned
  • Provide administrative support to the HR Department 
  • Complete reports, presentations, and companywide announcements as needed

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or other relevant administrative support experience
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritize daily workload
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented and ability to multitask
  • Problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
  • Professional level verbal and written communications skills
  • Outgoing and eager demeanor
  • Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

  • About 1 year of experience in high paced office environment
  • Open to growth within the company
  • Desire to improve practices and daily tasks
  • Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency

 

 

Public Warning: Recruitment Phishing Scam Impersonating EKN Engineering

EKN Engineering has become aware of a phishing scheme targeting individuals with fraudulent interview requests and job offers. EKN’s secure IT systems and private applicant information have not been compromised; scammers are impersonating EKN employees, using the company name and branding to mislead and engage potential job seekers in fake recruitment processes. Scammers might reference real job openings or describe fake opportunities that generally match individuals’ professional backgrounds, with the goal of establishing communication and eventually obtaining private financial information to defraud people.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Trade Commission warn that employment scams such as this are a growing cyber threat. EKN urges anyone who is contacted about employment opportunities to exercise caution and know that:

  • All communication from EKN Engineering will be from an EKN employee using the @eknengineering.com email domain. We do not use third-party recruiters.
  • EKN Engineering recruiters will only schedule interviews for candidates who have applied for a position through our secure portal.
  • No corporate or IT systems at EKN are affected by this scam. The scammers are using EKN’s logo and employee names to impersonate the company. · You can directly contact us at TAAdmin@eknengineering.com with any questions or concerns.

EKN is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We caution individuals to be vigilant in protecting personal data and vetting communication with new contacts from any company. Do not respond or provide any personal information if contacted by someone claiming to represent a company to which you did not submit a job application or profile. This scam can be perpetrated against any business and individuals who recognize and trust its name.

For information on EKN recruitment practices and policies, please visit our career page or email TAAdmin@eknengineering.com. To report a scam, visit: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

 

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