JOB OVERVIEW:
The duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company's general administrative activities under the Office Manager’s supervision. Administrative Assistant responsibilities include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems. The ideal administrative assistant should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools, like MS Excel and office equipment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answer and direct phone calls for any internal team member
Organize and schedule appointments for Managing Partner
Plan meetings and take detailed minutes as directed by the office manager or other leadership
Timely follow up calls/emails
Manage the shipping of marketing materials and track delivery to ensure its received
Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled operational reports
Update and maintain office policies and procedures as directed by the office manager
Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
Maintain contact lists of internal team members and external partners
Book travel arrangements for leadership
Submit and reconcile expense reports
Provide general support to visitors; including welcoming at front door, directing them where to go,
Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Typically, 4 or more years of related experience: administrative/executive assistant experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Typically, High School education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Excellent understanding of industry practices
Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
Strong planning/organizational skills and techniques
Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Excellent P.C. skills required, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, HubSpot (highly preferred), PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Travel not required. Office environment. No special physical demands required.
Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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