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Administrative Assistant

NJ Transit
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Administrative Assistant

Light Rail & Contract Services

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Job Title : Administrative Assistant Job Code

Summary : Administrative and clerical support to assigned department staff.

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Independently researches a wide variety of information requests.
  • Prepares and analyzes trends and status reports, drawing data from a variety of sources within and outside the department.
  • Composes routine letters and memoranda. Routes or answers routine correspondence not requiring supervisor's attention.
  • Maintains confidential department records and files.
  • Assists in the formulation of the department budget, business planning, and related planning functions.
  • Has regular contact with customers, suppliers or company employees outside the immediate work area.
  • Makes meeting and travel arrangements
  • May oversee the activities of agreement clerical staff.

This Position Supervises :

  • Education, Experience and Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have experience using Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
  • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Working Environment
  • At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
  • At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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    Job Details

    City : Newark

    State : NJ

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