Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Under close supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a department or group of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies.
• Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.
• Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday).
• Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.
• Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.
• Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.
• Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures.
• Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.
• Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with up to 1 year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an administrative role

Ability to type quickly and accurately

Communication skills

Computer skills with Microsoft programs

Data entry experience

Detail oriented

Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

File management

Self-motivated

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $18.70/hr-$23.35/hr.

Work schedule is Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.