Administrative Assistant, Director

The Home Depot • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, The Home Depot operates over 2,200 retail stores across North America. All of their associates have one thing in mind — helping their customers build and improve their homes and businesses.

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.
• 2 years of work experience.

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