Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

HDR • Wichita, KS

21d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to provide document preparation, proofreading, reception coverage, and general administrative support. The role includes preparing correspondence, reports, records, forms, meeting minutes, technical materials, numerical data, and tabular information from drafts or previous versions; proofreading and editing documents; and assisting staff with reception and office tasks. The position calls for strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company with a collaborative and inclusive culture. The company’s service lines include Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation. HDR emphasizes employee ownership, inclusion, and collaboration across disciplines and communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Type, revise, and combine correspondence, reports, records, forms, meeting minutes, scientific or technical material, numerical data, and tabular information from rough drafts, corrected copies, or previous versions.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
• Provide staff support as needed, including backup reception duties, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, greeting employees and visitors, scheduling conference calls, and distributing incoming faxes and mail.
• Complete word processing tasks such as letters, memos, reports, and labels.
• Assist with meeting setup, travel arrangements, light accounting, and other miscellaneous tasks or projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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