Administrative Assistant

TESSERE, INC•Wichita, KS

52d

About The Position

This position is responsible for facilitating various types of business letters, forms, agreements, and documents, and assisting employee-owners in performance of tasks. This may mean transcribing dictated/recorded notes, typewritten notes, or proof and format another person’s word-processed documents. This position requires a team player with a strong customer service orientation. The ideal candidate will pitch in willingly as needed to help in the work of other administrative staff.

Requirements

Typing proficiency with standard qwerty keyboard.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word (2016 or newer) and Excel (2016 or newer)
Strong written and verbal communication skills using the English language
Customer and personal service
Assess customer needs
Meet quality standards for services
Maintain a calm demeanor
Effective time management skills
Able to adapt to changes in priorities, policies and procedures
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Ability to lift and manipulate packages and other items up to 50 pounds.
Be able to visually recognize people and observe monitors.
Ability to walk short distances and drive a standard vehicle.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
2–4 proven years of experience in similar roles is preferred.
Typing speed minimum of 60 words-per-minute with a minimum accuracy level of 90 percent
Able and willing to complete the following required pre-employment assessment exams in:
Typing
Microsoft Word
Spelling/grammar
Proofreading
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Project is preferred.
Applicants with experience in the built environment will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Provide word processing support using Microsoft Word (2016 or newer)
Contract preparation, primarily done in ACD5 software.
E-mail correspondence
Prepare meeting minutes from handwritten, typed, or dictated notes.
Letters and other correspondence
Electronic filing of documents
Packaging for mail, freight, or messenger delivery
Provide phone/front desk back-up as necessary
Attend division meetings and keep track of schedules, necessary documents, etc.
Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. TESSERE reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.