Administrative Assistant

Looking for a looking for a new adventure? Looking to help support some amazing teams and individuals? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of an great culture and a great team to work with? Interstates is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant that thrives in an environment that is ever-changing and will effectively anticipate and execute tasks.  Consistently provides a high level of service to project teams while maintaining positive relationships.  This position delivers an unwavering attention to detail whether it is a basic routine task or the coordination of a time sensitive job proposal. The Administrative Assistant position will directly support teams in Sioux Falls, with collaboration & communication across the organization, along with partners outside of Interstates. This position offers very competitive compensation. 

About us: Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Benefits:

• 401(k) to help you plan for your future
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
• Vacation so you can focus on you
• Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
• Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
• Established Career Paths to help plan your future
• Career Coaches that are focused on your success

• Operating Systems
  • Working within the Microsoft Office Suite to produce complex documents, manipulate spreadsheets, produce professional presentations, work within databases, email, and schedule various meetings and equipment.
  • Learn various systems based on specific supporting roles
• Organizational Agility
  • Understands how the admin role supports the office
  • Handle office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, setting up for meetings and reordering supplies for the office
  • Make travel and appointment arrangements as necessary
• Attention to Detail
  • Efficient data entry with minimal to no errors, competent in proofing and editing, takes pride in appearance of themselves to employees and clients, ability to keep themselves and others organized
  • Record, compile, transcribe and distribute meeting notes to various meeting participants
• Customer Service
  • Maintains a positive, friendly demeanor when communicating, whether it’s with other Interstates team members or current/potential clients (answering phones, email, instant messaging)
  • Provide support in communications, scheduling, note taking, travel plans, and project-based support
  • Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience
• In addition to scheduling meetings and events, this person would be asked to help plan and coordinate meetings, events, and manage various internal projects 
• Help onboard new team members
• Provide accountability for the team
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s degree (A.A., A.S.) from a two-year community college or technical school or Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from four-year college or university.
• Or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training

• Traits/Characteristics
• Self-starter, takes initiative,
• Ability to take concepts/plans and drive them to completion
• Ability to communicate and interact
• Adaptability  – doesn’t get rattled by changing landscape and/or environment
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of detail

Travel:

• This position will be located in our Sioux Center office with minimal travel – less than 10%

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.

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Salary : $35,500 - $45,000