Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Ramboll is a leading scientific environmental consulting firm providing a broad range of technical services to both public and private sector clients. As our new Administrative Assistant, we invite you to bring your keen eye for detail as you support the office. To succeed in this role you must have a passion for precision and a collaborative spirit. Are you our new Administrative Assistant? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Maintain office supplies and coordinate office events
• Assist with project set-up, billing, invoice management, and reporting
• Assist with business development and maintenance activities including LinkedIn postings, resume formatting, proposal assistance, marketing material preparation, etc.
• Formatting, production, and QCing of client deliverables;
• Organization and maintenance of project files;
• Litigation support, indexing, converting documents using OCR; ;
• Availability to commute and provide support to other Ramboll local offices on occasion, as needed;
• Recruiting administrative support and candidate interview and onboarding coordination;
• Coordinate travel arrangements

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 1- 3 years experience entry-level to senior level administrative support;
• BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred, but not required, can be substituted for years of experience
• Self-starter, quickly grasp issues, and attend to details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, knack for understanding procedures and logistics.
• Strong skills in time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting critical deadlines.

Qualities that will help you succeed in this role:

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including the use of styles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experienced in editing and proofreading lengthy documents with focus on format, spelling, accuracy, sentence syntax/structure, and grammar.
• Experienced in conducting Internet web searches and research projects.

Organization & Time Management Skills

• Produce quality work even when under extreme pressure and time constraints.
• Grasp complex situations and turn them into manageable tasks.
• Accustomed to re-prioritizing, as necessary, to accommodate changing projects and assignments.
• Familiar with handling of large data and document management systems.
• Comfortable working alone or collaborating in large and small teams to produce quality work.
• Coordinate assigned work with designated project guidelines.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to job challenges.
• Excellent problem-solver, quick learner and open attitude to diverse tasks.
• Proactive in thought and action.

Communication & Support Skills

• Accustomed to working with clients, the legal community, regulatory agencies, real estate entities, and others.
• Authored professional correspondence to clients and staff.
• Experienced at managing complex report preparation, multimedia presentations, and video conferencing.
• Preparation and scheduling of office activities, including travel arrangements, internal business meetings, guest and client travel and accommodations, and business appointments.
• The ability to take ownership and work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to take instruction from multiple sources and establish priorities.
• Must be self-motivated, multi-tasked, have the ability to meet deadlines, and work with all levels of technical and administrative staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world's leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has 2,000 experts working across 72 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.