Administrative Assistant
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions · Oak Brook, IL · Yesterday
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Warmly welcome visitors, greet staff, answer phones, and process mail, ensuring timely delivery and follow-up
- Keep the office running smoothly and looking its best – from tidying shared spaces to submitting work orders to building maintenance as needed
- Monitor and maintain office equipment, access control, inventory supplies, and order replacement supplies as needed
- Manage daily shipments of supplies and branded apparel for remote hires and contractors
- Arrange travel for internal staff and contractors utilizing our travel management solution and leveraging our travel agency partner for support
- Assist the Executive Operations Manager with organizing company events, meetings, and conferences, including light setup or breakdown tasks as needed
- Support the marketing team with tracking marketing material inventory and assisting with conference preparation and supplies
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, service providers, and building management
- Aid in workstation set-ups, equipment distribution, recovery and audits during on/offboarding process
- Complete monthly credit card reconciliation for multiple company cards, ensuring accurate coding and timely submission
- Aid in celebrating colleagues by coordinating digital birthday and anniversary cards and supporting fun office events that bring people together
- Assist other departments with administrative or clerical support as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability; able to recognize when to take initiative and when to ask for support
- Highly organized individual who works well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to multitask and prioritize projects
- Comfortable with learning new technologies and using tools like Microsoft Office and Canva
- Proactive in anticipating the needs of others and the business, taking initiative when appropriate
- Reliable transportation for commuting to the office and occasionally running work-related errands
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds
- Comfortable bending, reaching, and performing physical tasks related to supply management and office setup
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Minimum Education / Experience / Qualifications
- Prior experience in an administrative role or other related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Canva or similar a plus
- High School Degree required; Associates Degree preferred