Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Provides administrative support for the Manager of Associate Engagement in a fast-paced corporate retail environment. This role involves responding to questions and requests, researching information, and interfacing with a variety of internal and external individuals. The position supports event planning, departmental operations, and special projects while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and administrative support for the department
• Responds to questions and requests and researches information as needed
• Interfaces with a variety of internal and external individuals
• Involves appropriate associates from other departments as needed when planning an event
• Monitors department email box and responds to inquiries quickly
• Organizes and distributes Service Awards gift packets
• Prepares various routine and complex reports filling in the appropriate information needed for events
• Oversees and monitors administrative projects and initiatives
• Fully hands on during events to ensure successful execution while problem solving issues as they arise
• Performs other duties as required or directed

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent phone manner
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to take direction well and be a team player

Preferred Skills

• Flexibility and a positive attitude

Required Experience

• 1-2 years of administrative experience in a corporate setting

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 1-5 years of administrative or related experience
• Open to candidates with a degree and some transitional experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Will not be required to work over 40 hours per week
• Onsite at minimum on Tuesday and Thursday; with the exception if there is an event on a Monday or Friday

Important Notes

• Local candidates only
• Contract-to-perm opportunity available
• Interview process: 2 interviews

About The Client:

Off-Price Apparel and Home Retailer A Fortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. With over 4,500 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, our client offers various products at unbeatable prices. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and being a responsible corporate citizen.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number

26-02685

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