Administrative Assistant

An aerospace client is looking for an Administrative Assistant to perform a diverse set of complex assignments and tasks that require initiative and independent judgement.

Location: San Diego, CA 92121 (Onsite)

Position: Administrative Assistant

Pay Rate: $39.29/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 8 months or longer

Schedule: 1st Shift (9/80A)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Overview:

Administrative Assistant to perform a diverse set of complex assignments and tasks that require initiative and independent judgement. The incumbent provides support to assigned members of the Structures Operating Unit (OU) leadership. This position will be in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage high volume calendars. Prioritize and schedule recurring meetings, handle quick turn ad-hoc requests, monitor and act upon upcoming needs, and resolve frequent schedule conflicts. Schedule meetings as requested for other assigned staff.
• Support weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting and presentation requirements. Forecast deliverables, collect and summarize data, prepare draft documents, plan and schedule reviews, and facilitate complete and timely submissions.
• Make domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner for assigned staff.
• Attend OU Operations, and OU Business staff meetings; publish agendas and follow-up on action items.
• Plan, Schedule and Lead quarterly all hands meeting planning and execution for the OU. Working with the leadership team, draft and finalize presentation material, coordinate IT, facilities, and other resources needed to ensure successful events for 500+ local employees. Coordinate OU remote office all hands sessions.
• Interface and coordinate with BU Executive Admin on calendar planning and business unit deliverable submissions.
• Review, edit and distribute internal announcements.
• Support customer meetings and internal VIP meeting preparation including meeting materials, event planning, facility tour readiness, and overall event coordination.
• Arrange and execute support for a variety of internal on-site and off-site meetings, including conference room reservations and catering. Manage the OU New Hire Welcome meeting/lunch program.
• Respond to a wide variety of OU employee requests; provide direct support and/or resource referrals as appropriate.
• Manage and/or support special projects as assigned.
• Provide back-up support for other administrative staff as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required.
• H.S. diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Sr. Level Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant, supporting Managers and Directors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent and conflicting assignments.
• Intermediate to High-level MS Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications for Administrative Assistant:

• Strong ability to multi-task with competing priorities in a positive manner
• Ability to support team scattered around multiple time zones
• Strong proofreading and document preparation skills.

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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