Administrative Assistant at Valdes Architecture & Engineering (Valparaiso, IN)
Valdes Architecture & Engineering· Valparaiso, IN· $17–$25/hr·
Role details
Salary
$17–$25/hr
Work type
Onsite
Job description
Responsibilities
- Makes decisions within the scope of the position and authority, as well as independent decisions regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling work for self
- Can also make decisions that have an impact on the department
- Provides administrative support to management or a team
- Work will include general duties such as:
- budget assistance
- managing team requests for travel
- meeting room bookings
- timesheet/expense entry
- systems support
- staff changes
- manage team correspondence
- other secretarial duties
- Utilizes many different systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, ERP, and other software used by the business
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience working as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or related position
- High school diploma required
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Keyboarding skills; Intermediate to Proficient skills in MS Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Internet Search Engines
- Attention to detail
- Strong ability to research and fact-find
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Why work at Valdes Architecture & Engineering
- Culture & Work Environment: Emphasizes a collaborative, team-based atmosphere rooted in safety and quality. The company highlights a high number of long-term employees as a sign of a positive culture [valdeseng.com].
- Flexibility: Offers flexible schedules including a 9×4 weekly schedule option and remote work flexibility [valdeseng.com].
- Benefits Package: Competitive salaries, 401(K) with company match, company-paid life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, PTO, and paid holidays (including Veterans Day for veterans).
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, reimbursement for annual license fees, in-house and external training, access to a Learning Management System (LMS), and a mentorship program.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A certified Minority-Owned Business that states a commitment to diversity of thought and perspectives [valdeseng.com].
- Recognition: Employee of the Year award, anniversary milestone celebrations, and appreciation awards.
- Work Locations: On-site roles are available in Lombard, IL; Griffith, IN; and Kenosha, WI. Some hybrid and remote positions are available for specific roles [lever.co].