Administrative Assistant III

Kelly Services is looking to hire several Site Logistics Operators/Material Handlers in Knoxville, TN for an industry leading chemical company. For this opportunity, you could be placed as a Chemical Finished Product Operator or a Polymers Packaging/Warehousing/Shipping Operator on a long‑term, indefinite assignment. You will be working with chemicals and should be comfortable doing such - either with previous experience or the willingness to learn. Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedules meetings, coordinates travel arrangements, and maintains appointment calendars on behalf of department managers or supervisors; may coordinate meeting amenities (i.e. refreshments, etc.). Researches, resolves and responds to inquiries/concerns from internal and/or external customers. Escalates complex issues for resolution as appropriate. Gathers, creates, maintains and/or summarizes potentially sensitive or confidential data from various sources in order to complete reports and special projects and/or provide timely information to various customers. Distributes information as appropriate to department members or internal/external customers. Updates and maintains databases, systems applications or files to ensure accurate and current information is available for use by others. Receives and refers visitors and telephone callers within the department, which may require referring calls to different divisions, countries, or companies in multiple languages. May organize/maintain records of Supervisor's or others' projects and correspondence, following up on pending items; may facilitate/organize workflow through the supervisor's office, ensuring follow-up items are addressed. May create and maintain sensitive department records; uses data to prepare letters and memoranda at the direction of the supervisor or for supervisor's signature, and prepares documents for distribution. Conveys supervisor's instructions and requirements to others, and exchanges information with senior managers on the supervisor's behalf. Education / Experience 2 - 5 years’ experience as an executive assistant/administrative assistant required. Expert skills in Microsoft suite (Outlook is high priority - and experience with Excel, Word, SharePoint, Access) Must have excellent communication skills, high level of professionalism (very important), professional and courteous phone demeanor and experience working with upper level management. Experience with booking travel highly desired. Database administration a plus. High School diploma/equivalent is required. 2-4yr degree in business, communications or journalism. Terms of Assignment Long‑term, 3+ year contract: Tentative start date is June 2017‑May 2020. Extensions based on candidate performance and client’s business needs. Full‑time, 1st shift. Qualifications Strong Microsoft Office Suite including Excel , PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook and SharePoint. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Staffing Inc