What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at JELD-WEN, Inc.?
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant to join our growing team.
THE ROLE
The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Sr. Executive Assistant and work with other members of the Executive Assistant team to deliver the required administrative support needs for the organization.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides back-up and overflow administrative support and assistance to the Senior Leadership Team members as requested by the Executive Assistant team.
- Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.
- Welcomes and directs visitors and clients.
- Maintains filing systems as assigned.
- Performs clerical and administrative tasks including managing records, drafting email, meeting agendas and/or minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
- Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
- Coordinates and schedules business travel and entertainment, meetings, and appointments for the Senior Leadership Team
- Prepares and submits business travel and entertainment expense reports.
- Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
- Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
- Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
- At least four years supporting C-Suite level executives is required.
- Must be willing to work in the office 5 days a week with the occasional evening or weekend. Remote work is available occasionally.
- Must be able to travel away from the office and the occasional overnight trip when needed.
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What we offer
Investing in people is one of our core values, we strive to attract and retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. As a global organisation, specific benefits may vary, however typically include medical and dental plans, generous leave policies, retirement programme, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited CVs from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
