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Administrative Assistant

$35 - $40 per hour

The Fountain Group

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  • Provides administrative support to an executive and select team members for calendar management and travel arrangements.
  • Manage new hire and contract worker onboarding process to include scheduling introductory meetings, initiate IT onboarding equipment ordering, request/assign workspace.
  • Prioritize workload involving multiple projects, timelines over several time zones.
  • Familiar and verse at using software programs (MS Office, Teams and SharePoint Online).
  • Under manager’s direction, create draft reports, documents, presentations, and templates using raw data. Incumbent may also gather data using internet searches.
  • Responsible for coordinating events which includes the planning, organizing and implementation of several event activities.
  • Liaise with guests to assess needs and coordinate activities such as travel, hotel, expense reports and tools and materials for presentations.
  • Correspond directly with vendors/suppliers.
  • Act as a resource to other administrative assistants and have working knowledge as back up to the Administrative Coordinator if they are out of the office.
  • Keep the bigger picture in mind and influence workflows accordingly.
Experience & Skills:
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Requires knowledge and understanding of administrative and office policies and procedures.
  • Must possess good proofreading and editing skills of technical documents.
  • Experience with data management and advanced knowledge and experience using several office SW, i.e. MS Office, Teams, SharePoint Online required.
  • Works under minimal supervision. Receives occasional direction from manager to perform non-routine job responsibilities and duties.
  • Proven administration experience within a fast-paced organization supporting senior level management.
  • Knowledge of and/or willing to independently learn the company’s administrative processes and systems.
  • Keen to take the initiative.
  • Resilience under pressure will be a distinct advantage in the role.
  • Forward thinking with excellent communication and high-level organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity in an individual or team environment.
  • A BA or BS degree is preferable. Requires a minimum of a high school diploma plus strong administrative experience.
Behaviors:
  • Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment
  • Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objectives
  • Curious with learning agility
  • Organized with systematic approach to prioritization
  • Process-orientated to achieve the business objective
Required Years of Experience: 5-7 years with progressive/increase of responsibilities Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Experience supporting multiple leaders, attention to detail, able to work independently with little supervision, able to pivot quickly when priorities change at a moment’s notice. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Administrative Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Fountain Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Administrative Assistant jobs in San Mateo, CA . San Francisco, CA $71,000.00-$116,000.00 1 day ago Mountain View, CA $34.00-$38.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco Bay Area $28.85-$33.66 2 weeks ago San Bruno, CA $59,000.00-$104,000.00 2 weeks ago Executive Assistant, eero Internal Operations San Francisco, CA $47.16-$67.50 3 days ago Redwood City, CA $95,000.00-$118,500.00 2 weeks ago Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager San Francisco, CA $40.38-$55.48 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group

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