Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location: Houston, Texas, US, 77002 Job ID#: 1082 Job Category: Administration Position Type: Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society. JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Position Description

Essential Functions

• Manage the CPGO's calendar, prioritizing urgent and important matters
• Schedule department meetings and prepare agendas, record and distribute minutes as requested
• Prepare complex travel arrangements and manage expense reports
• Draft correspondence, memos, and reports; edit and review communications
• Coordinate in-office and offsite events
• Assist other departments and work with interdepartmental teams as assigned
• Maintain organizational policies and procures
• Support special projects and interdepartmental initiatives
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written reports or summaries of data when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Administers USPS, FedEx, and UPS shipments. Reviews and processes invoices.

Competencies

• Desire to work in team-oriented culture
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Self-starter, requires minimum supervision
• Detail oriented
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality
• Problem solver

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of Associates degree required.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in administrative role.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in administrative role
• Bi-lingual in English (business level) and Japanese (business level)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.