Senior Administrative Assistant

CHS, Inc.•Mankato, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant in Mankato, MN to provide high-level administrative and operational support to leadership, department managers, and staff. This role is critical in ensuring efficient daily operations, coordinating across teams, and supporting process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. This position will be onsite daily and may require visits to other sites or headquarters ona quarterly basis.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Administrative Assistance and Support
High School diploma or GED
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Experience coordinating projects, meetings, and cross-functional activities
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support process improvements

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence and backup as needed.
Prepare, format, and distribute reports, presentations, and internal communications.
Manage travel arrangements, expense reports, and purchasing functions.
Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and tracking tools with a high level of accuracy and organize filing systems (electronic and physical) for easy retrieval of information.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings, events, and logistics across departments.
Support purchasing and inventory tracking as needed.
Support and assist with scheduling training sessions.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.
Support and track departmental projects, timelines, and deliverables.
Maintain and update standard operating procedures and documentation.
Assist with implementation of new tools, systems, or workflows.
Assist with employee activities, events, and recognition programs.
Coordinate vendor communications and maintain vendor records.
Monitor key metrics, deadlines, and compliance requirements.