Administrative Assistant / Officer

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position provides specialized administrative support to a Vice President and department, supporting daily business operations through meeting planning and scheduling, customer inquiry management, document review, and event planning. The role calls for initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to assess multiple factors when making decisions. It also requires managing access to confidential business, associate, and candidate information, and communicating effectively with staff at all levels in person, by email, and by telephone.

The Administrative Assistant manages the officer’s calendar, expenses, correspondence, reports, and department budget; coordinates projects and follow-up actions; plans internal and external events; and arranges domestic and international travel and accommodations. The position may coordinate and distribute assignments to the leader’s direct reports and administrative assistants below officer level. It typically has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• High school diploma and/or GED-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage confidential business, associate, and candidate information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Previous experience supporting senior-level management, preferably in a large corporate or professional environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure with composure.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work under pressure.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to suggest process improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities and needs.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the officer’s calendar, process expenses, and handle correspondence, including typing and drafting emails, memos, and presentations.
• Compile information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
• Manage the department budget.
• Attend conference calls and meetings, record action items, and coordinate follow-up with appropriate parties.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple internal and external work activities while meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate and execute internal and external events, including securing locations, handling logistics, arranging meeting setups, and catering as needed.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and accommodations, including passport or visa requirements when necessary, flights, hotels, local transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• On occasion, arrange travel for the leader’s direct reports or internal and external business partners.
• May coordinate and distribute assignments to the leader’s direct reports and administrative assistants below officer level.

What This Job Offers

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