Administrative Assistant

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Davie, FL

36d

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a department or group of professionals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with up to 1 year of professional experience.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an administrative role
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Communication skills
• Computer skills with Microsoft programs
• Data entry experience
• Detail oriented
• Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• File management
• Self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies.
• Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.
• Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday).
• Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.
• Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.
• Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.
• Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures.
• Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.
• Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees