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Sr Administrative Assistant

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing. Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1958
    Websitehttp://www.pilotflyingj.com

    Description

    Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation''s busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

    Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Military encouraged to apply.

    The purpose of this job is to provide administrative support by performing essential clerical and administrative functions for department

    management.

    Essential Job Functions

    1) Provide administrative support for complex assignments under limited supervision and coordinate the work of other

    administrative team members as needed

    2) Complete assigned tasks to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines and proactively manage time for ad hoc assignments

    3) Collaborate with supervisors to resolve administrative challenges and improve department processes and practices; Mentor and support less- experienced members of the administration team

    4) Update and maintain databases, various spreadsheets and generate reports as needed

    5) Collaborate with department leadership and team members to plan and coordinate on- and off-site events; assist with selecting venues, food, and activities at direction of manager

    6) Arrange conference, meeting and travel reservations for managers; assist with reconciliation and preparation of expense

    reports

    7) Participate in meetings, compose and distribute meeting notes, and create routine correspondence and reports

    8) Operate office equipment and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions (e.g., fax machines, copiers, and phone

    systems)

    9) Answer telephones, greet visitors, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls/visitors to appropriate individuals

    Functional Knowledge: Requires a broad understanding of job and applies to a range of processes

    Business Acumen: Applies understanding of how efforts impact broader objectives

    Leadership: May act as an informal resource

    Problem Solving: Solves problems in straightforward situations

    Impact: Impacts own quality and effectiveness of work

    Interpersonal Skills: Explains moderately complex information in straightforward situations

    Timeframe: Must meet near term targets with moderate impact on team deliverables

    Knowledge and Experience

    Education required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Experience required: Minimum 1 Year Experience

    Specialized Knowledge:

    • Advanced MS Office skills required
    • Adobe Acrobat skills required
    • Experience using electronic calendars to schedule meetings, appointments and other functions
    • Knowledge of company products and offerings
    • Answer telephones, greet visitors, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls/visitors to appropriate individuals
    • Additional Information
    • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
    • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Weekly Pay

    About Company

    Our care and commitment to our employees comes from a deeply rooted history that started nearly 60 years ago when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, VA. Since that opening we have celebrated many accomplishments and have stayed true to our mission of "Connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop." We are proud to be family owned and we welcome each new team member as part of the family.

    Pilot Flying J is one of the best retail and restaurant employers in North America. If you enjoy working in a hands-on, high-energy environment, apply for one of our jobs today and join the Pilot Flying J family! We offer both full and part-time positions with plenty of growth opportunities. Please visit our Careers website for more information, including videos, testimonials, and current openings.

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