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Administrative Assistant III

AFL

  • Abilene, TX
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    This position plays a critical role in supporting project managers, field leadership, contractors, and employees by managing contractor onboarding, workforce reporting, timesheet administration, compliance tracking, and other day-to-day administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic construction and data center environment, possesses strong organizational skills, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAbilene, TX
    IndustryTelecommunications Services
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded1984
    Websitehttp://www.aflglobal.com/Home.aspx

    Description

    Position Summary

    AFL Global is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for our fast-paced Data Center Operations team. This position plays a critical role in supporting project managers, field leadership, contractors, and employees by managing contractor onboarding, workforce reporting, timesheet administration, compliance tracking, and other day-to-day administrative functions.

    The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic construction and data center environment, possesses strong organizational skills, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

    Key Responsibilities

    Contractor & Employee Onboarding

    • Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees and contractors.
    • Process onboarding documentation and ensure completion of required forms.
    • Verify compliance with customer, project, and company onboarding requirements.
    • Schedule orientation sessions and maintain onboarding records.
    • Assist with badge requests, site access, and security clearance tracking.

    Timekeeping & Reporting

    • Collect, review, and process weekly employee and contractor timesheets.
    • Ensure timesheet accuracy and timely submission to payroll and project management teams.
    • Generate workforce reports, labor utilization reports, and project staffing updates.
    • Track attendance, overtime, and workforce roster changes.
    • Maintain records and provide reporting support to project leadership.

    Administrative Support

    • Provide administrative support to project managers, operations managers, and field teams.
    • Maintain project documentation, employee files, and electronic records.
    • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes.
    • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and correspondence.
    • Support travel arrangements, lodging coordination, and visitor management when required.

    Compliance & Documentation

    • Ensure employee and contractor records remain current and compliant.
    • Track certifications, training records, and safety documentation.
    • Maintain confidential personnel information in accordance with company policies.
    • Assist with audits and documentation requests from customers and internal stakeholders.

    Office & Project Coordination

    • Serve as a point of contact for employees, contractors, and site visitors.
    • Order office supplies and coordinate administrative resources.
    • Support project staffing and workforce planning activities.
    • Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • 2+ years of administrative, project support, or office coordination experience.
    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
    • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.

    Preferred

    • Experience supporting construction, telecommunications, utility, or data center projects.
    • Experience with contractor onboarding and workforce compliance processes.
    • Knowledge of timekeeping systems and payroll reporting.
    • Experience working with workforce management, HR, or project management systems.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to work in an office environment located within or adjacent to a data center construction project.
    • Ability to sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
    • Occasional walking throughout project sites may be required.

    Why AFL Global?

    At AFL Global, we are committed to building the infrastructure that powers the world's most advanced communications networks and data centers. We offer a collaborative work environment, growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to support some of the most exciting technology projects in the industry.

    AFL Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

    About Company

    AFL provides industry-leading solutions, products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. We manufacture, engineer and install fiber optic products and associated equipment. This includes: fiber optic cable transmission and substation accessories fiber outside plant equipment fiber inside plant equipment connectors and accessories fusion splicers test and inspection equipment training AFL's service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting central office, outside plant, wireless and enterprise areas. Whether you need to build a network, upgrade your broadband system, expand a central office or connect a campus through fiber optics, AFL connects you with the solutions that fit your every need.

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