Junior Department Assistant
A mission-driven midsize enterprise empowers diverse business units—from technology to healthcare—through seamless operational support. You will join a tight-knit admin squad that prizes curiosity, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
- Perform accurate data entry into spreadsheets, CRMs, and cloud databases.
- File and retrieve digital and physical documents, guaranteeing version control.
- Answer and route incoming calls, emails, and chat inquiries promptly.
- Schedule meetings, manage shared calendars, and prepare agendas.
- Draft, proofread, and format internal reports and slide decks.
- Track office supplies, placing timely orders to avoid downtime.
- Partner with senior coordinators to streamline workflows and improve SOPs.
- Assist teammates on ad-hoc research, presentations, and event planning projects.
Your Essential Toolkit
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related discipline.
- 0–2 years of administrative or customer-facing experience (internships count).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with cloud collaboration suites (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365).
- Fast, accurate typing—45 WPM or higher.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
- Eagle-eye attention to detail and deadlines.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Basic knowledge of SharePoint, Confluence, or similar knowledge bases.
- Exposure to task managers such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
- Experience supporting distributed teams across time zones.
What Sets This Role Apart
You will rotate across departments—finance, HR, marketing—gaining a panoramic view of corporate operations. Coaching, skill-building workshops, and clear career ladders prepare you for advancement into executive assistant, project coordinator, or operations analyst positions. Remote or hybrid schedules are available based on team needs.