Office Support Administrator

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Position Information Posted range: $24.50-$27.50/hr DOE (Dependant on Experience) The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary Role The Operations Support Administrator is responsible for providing general administrative and clerical support for day‑to‑day departmental operations. This entry‑level role focuses on transactional, routine, and support activities performed under established procedures and with guidance from more experienced staff.

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#LI-On-Site Key Accountabilities The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the work performed by employees in this role and are not intended to be exhaustive. Specific responsibilities may vary based on business needs, location, operational requirements, and organizational assignment.

• Provide general administrative support to managers and departments for daily operations and routine special projects
• Coordinate travel arrangements and maintain departmental calendars and meeting schedules
• Prepare, compose, and distribute routine correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, equipment, and materials; place replenishment orders as needed
• Assist with obtaining permits and assembling standard documentation
• Serve as a first‑point‑of‑contact for routine customer or internal inquiries; escalate complex issues as appropriate
• Gather information from operations leadership and systems to assist with responding to questions
• Explain basic company processes and procedures to customers and internal partners
• Monitor and respond to assigned BPEMs in accordance with established guidelines
• Administer and coordinate the preparation and completion of work orders following established policies and procedures
• Assist field or operations teams by entering, updating, and tracking work order information in company systems
• Enter data accurately into business systems, databases, and spreadsheets
• Compile routine daily, weekly, and monthly reports using predefined formats
• Research and update information in tracking systems and document repositories
• Maintain organized records related to operations, customer activity, and departmental processes
• Initiate routine purchasing transactions and assist with processing purchasing card and fleet-related expenses
• Support local inventory tracking and reporting; update inventory records
• Assist with vendor setup, invoice processing, and researching routine billing or delivery discrepancies, with oversight
• Assist with basic payroll and time reporting support by preparing documentation and verifying completeness
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities such as invoice entry, receipt processing, and payment tracking
• Prepare deposit documentation and forward information for review and approval

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic process and project management skills
• Good business acumen and judgment
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation)
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others
• Knowledge of customer and/or operations support practices
• Ability to learn and understand computerized systems, database management, spreadsheet and word-processing programs to process data and create reports
• Working knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or GED
• 0-2 years’ experience in clerical / administrative support

Work Environment * Standard office environment Work Schedule

• Full-time
• On-site w/ limited remote option
• Monday-Friday, day shift

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