Admin Assistant - Director

The Home Depot

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department. Key Responsibilities: 30% Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate; Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials. 30% Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar. 25% Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.; Maintains Director's email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication; 15% Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate; assists with some light accounting/budget review.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Provides primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department
• Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup
• Typically assignments follow existing routines or instructions
• Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems
• Typically, guidance is always available and prior permission is required before changing work methods
• Completion of a high school diploma and/or GED

Nice To Haves

• PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes and the Internet
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skills in operating office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, phone, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials
• Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar
• Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.
• Maintains Director's email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication
• Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate
• Assists with some light accounting/budget review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED