Contract

Senior Administrative Assistant

Posted on 15 November 24 by Molly McMahon

  • Johnston, Iowa
  • $24.00 - $24.00 per Hour
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Job Description

Join this well-known, well-respected global company as a Senior Administrative Assistant! Enjoy working in a modern office while supporting a dynamic team. Your role will involve managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a professional environment, we would love to hear from you!

Work Model:

  • On-Site
  • Monday - Friday
  • 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What you will do:
  • Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes
  • Schedule appointments, make arrangements for meetings and conferences, and organize travel plans, following instructions to ensure more senior colleagues or a senior executive make the best use of their time
  • Prepare tailored letters, emails, and more complex reports agendas, and minutes of meetings for approval by a board-level executive
  • Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
  • Answer the telephone and assist callers or those making a broad range of inquiries by email, mail or other means with any requests for information, directing more complex matters to colleagues as necessary
  • Initiate contact internally and externally on a regular basis to convey requests, provide instructions, or obtain information on behalf of a senior colleague
  • Receive visitors and respond accurately and promptly to a broad range of questions and issues raised
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards
  • Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from the mandatory procedure
  • Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
  • Support others by carrying out a range of procurement activities involving following established procedures
What you will need to be successful:
  • 3-5 years of work experience as an executive-level Administrative Assistant
  • Associate degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
  • Ability to use/toggle between multiple applications and computer screens
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to anticipate needs 
  • Experience with SAP is a plus
Benefits overview:
  • 401k
  • Major health insurances
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Click here for a complete list of benefits
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Molly McMahon at (515) 225-7000 or email Molly at mmcmahon@thepalmergroup.com. 

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$24.00 - $24.00 per Hour

Sector

Administrative & Customer Service

Category

On-Site

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-46171

Job Location