Administrative Assistant

RITALKA • New Ulm, MN

2d

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and office support activities and works with important external callers and visitors as well as internal staff at all levels. The role requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a varied workload. The assistant supports executives, employees, customers, vendors, and business partners while maintaining discretion with confidential business, financial, personnel, and legal information. The position also supports office operations, records management, research, reporting, and client sourcing and marketing activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an acceptable combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge.
• At least 2 years of experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivation and initiative to ask questions, solve problems, and work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Create PowerPoint presentations independently after receiving the data.
• Respond professionally and promptly to emails and phone calls.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive business, financial, personnel, and legal information with discretion.
• Serve as a liaison among executives, employees, customers, vendors, and business partners, fostering professional relationships.
• Assist with special projects, research, data collection, and report preparation as directed by executive leadership.
• Create Excel files independently from raw data.
• Support office operations by coordinating supplies, services, and administrative processes as needed.
• Assist with client sourcing and marketing campaigns online and via social media.
• Process information and perform data entry to maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Maintain organized records and ensure documents are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Assist with printing, sorting, and filing projects, both routine and ad hoc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-of-the-Month and Employee-of-the-Year recognition
• Onsite welding training and certifications
• RITALKA University
• Employee luncheons
• Company picnic
• Community volunteering

What This Job Offers

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