Administrative Assistant

Family Express Corporation

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, stoop, mop, sweep, change garbage, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. Youll be a key support partner across multiple departments, helping coordinate communication, assist with projects, manage administrative tasks, and keep the office operating efficiently day to day.

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    LocationValparaiso, IN

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    Description

    Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people, and loves keeping things organized and running smoothly? Family Express is looking for a professional, dependable, and personable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and create a welcoming experience for employees, candidates, vendors, and guests.

    This role is more than answering phones and greeting visitors. Youll be a key support partner across multiple departments, helping coordinate communication, assist with projects, manage administrative tasks, and keep the office operating efficiently day to day.

    In this role, youll:

    Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, candidates, and incoming calls

    Support daily administrative operations for multiple departments

    Coordinate schedules, meetings, office organization, and communication

    Assist with reports, projects, and operational initiatives

    Help maintain organized records, supplies, and office systems

    Partner with teams across the organization to help keep operations moving smoothly

    What were looking for:

    Strong communication and organizational skills

    Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-moving environment

    Professional, friendly, and team-oriented mindset

    Strong attention to detail and follow-through

    Comfort working with Microsoft Office and general office technology

    Previous administrative, customer service, or office support experience preferred

    At Family Express, we believe in building relationships, supporting our teams, and creating opportunities for growth. No two days are exactly the same, and thats part of what makes this role exciting.

    Requirements

    ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Must have reliable transportation
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Digital literacy

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    2 years in an administrative role

    MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent

    PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    2 year college degree

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
    • Practiced at organization and planning
    • Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
    • Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
    • Ethical reasoning and decision-making
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Receptive and responsive to feedback
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, stoop, mop, sweep, change garbage, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

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