Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for handling typical office documentation and correspondence in support of general office administration duties, in addition to providing periodic project-related assistance to multiple engineers and project managers.

Responsibilities may include:

• Greet and welcome guests
• Retrieve mail and receive parcel/package deliveries
• Read and analyze incoming mail, packages, memos, letters, and reports to determine their significance and distribute appropriately
• Create and maintain project information in project management systems
• Enter and maintain client, project and prospect data in automated systems
• Prepare, edit and format reports and memos to assist office staff
• Notarize, file, copy and/or distribute documents
• Make arrangements for meetings, such as coordinating catering for luncheons or coordinating travel
• Prepare documents or packages for shipment
• Coordinate scheduling for both internal and external parties
• Inventory and order office supplies, including organization of storage and supply rooms
• General office up-keep and organization of front lobby, conference rooms, and office common space

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, systems and other office procedures at a proficient level
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office – specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to travel to office and other location (Columbia, SC and Greenville, SC) using private transportation
• Ability to communicate efficiently, both verbally and in written form
• Must be self-motivated, effective writer / communicator, work successfully in a team environment and manage schedule well

1-2 years of experience providing administrative support, preferably in the consulting industry preferred