Entry Level Administrative Assistant - Opportunity to Make a Difference

COMPANY PURPOSE: Our team is in search of a good fit for an experienced Project Administrator, preferably with 2 years of experience. The Austin Canvas & Awning is a fun, smart, hardworking energetic environment where you will be challenged, rewarded, and inspired. A well-established and innovative manufacturing company specializing in a wide variety of fabricated architectural products (Canopies, walkways, trellis’ decorative specialties, etc.) architectural metal fabrication, custom finishes, and exterior aluminum specialties. A commitment to productive and reliable staff, exemplified by a high percentage of long-tenured employees.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

MUST BE GOOD AT MATH!

• Greet and assist onsite guests.
• Enter Orders, manage filing systems, and maintain accurate and reliable records and reports.
• Assist Operations Manager & Project Coordinator with administrative duties.
• Perform all other office tasks.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to inquiries via telephone, email, and face-to-face matters directly affecting VIP of Sales and President.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a safe work environment for others and self.
• Multi-task competing demands.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Office administrative experience, and ability to handle additional administrative workload.
• Excellent Customer Service and ability to professionally interact with customers and staff.
• Extremely organized and able to maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and possess excellent time management skills.
• Independent self-starter and solution-focused.
• Able to recognize priorities and the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and solid basic math skills.
• Recognizes priorities, ability to multi-task with competing demands, and works in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Good communication skills, self-motivated.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k (Company Match), 7 Paid Holidays