Administrative Assistant
KEP Electric · Indianapolis, IN · 2 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Administrative Assistant providing administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations and effective communication across departments.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to management and staff, including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.
- Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other correspondence in a professional manner.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain documents, reports, and filing systems.
- Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and maintaining accurate office information.
- Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and general administrative needs.
- Support meeting preparation, including agendas, materials, and meeting notes.
- Assist with travel arrangements, expense reports, and departmental coordination as needed.
- Greet visitors, clients, and vendors while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintain confidentiality of company records, employee information, and business operations.
- Collaborate with team members to support daily office functions and special projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or administrative experience preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Basic knowledge of office administrative procedures and equipment.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
- English speaking, reading, and writing required where necessary to perform job duties; Spanish speaking preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing schedules and operational demands.
- Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
- Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
- Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
- Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
- Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Company 401K plan with employer contribution match
- Company paid time off
- Company paid life insurance
- Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans
- Choice of dental and vision coverage
- Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage
- Auto and home insurance discount programs