Administrative assistant

Work setting

• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Train other workers
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management