Administrative Assistant (Director Level)

Home Depot • Summit, NJ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department. This role involves managing daily clerical tasks, maintaining records, scheduling, communication, and light accounting support.

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
• High school diploma and/or GED
• 2 years of work experience
• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees