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Administration Assistant

United Road Services
  • Plymouth, MI
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    The Administrative Assistant will provide shared support for a department or team and be responsible for performing an array of administrative functions requiring a high degree of confidentiality, and should demonstrate experience in handling the administrative and executive support related tasks with minimal supervision. It is crucial to this role to have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, and remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism.

    Job Duties

    • Enhance department or team effectiveness by providing information management support, representing the stakeholders to others
    • Provide support including e-mail and writing support, phone support, and calendar management
    • Coordinate and facilitate large meetings among many stakeholders
    • Represents the company by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the company’s executives
    • Provides office event support by planning and coordinating company dinners, employee events, and other corporate functions
    • Serves as a regular backup for the front desk, greeting visitors and handling reception duties as needed
    • Completes projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; adjusting plans
    • Enhances the corporation's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

     

    Skills Required

    • Leadership skills
    • Strong customer service orientation and a desire to see others succeed
    • Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations
    • Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure to meet deadlines
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to follow processes
    • Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
    • Proactive and assertive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.
    • Proficient in advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

     

    Qualifications

    • 1-2 years of administrative level support experience required
    • In-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures required
    • Office event planning experience preferred

     

    Benefits Summary

    United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

    Health & Wellness

    • BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
    • Delta Dental
    • NVA Vision
    • Company Paid Life and AD&D
    • Supplemental Life
    • Dependent Life
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

    Financial Benefits

    • 401(k) with Company Match

    Work-Life Balance

    • PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
    • 6 Paid Holidays
    \nCompany Description

    United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network.

    Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.

    Company Description

    United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network. \r\n\r\nOur competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlymouth, MI
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1997
    Websitehttps://www.unitedroad.com/

    About Company

    About Us
    Leading the way, in every way.

    The United Road Family of Companies is the industry leader in providing vehicle and heavy-haul transportation services, shipping over 4 million units annually throughout the United States and Canada through our affiliated companies (collectively, “United Road”):

    • URS Midwest, Inc. (interstate carrier)
    • United Road Logistics, LLC (broker of property)

    Our best-in-class technology and unparalleled service make vehicle transport logistics seamless, smart, and simple. 

    Founded in 1997, United Road offers unparalleled service to significant automakers, manufacturers, remarketers, financial institutions, leasing companies, auctioneers, dealers, retail, and single individuals. Led by a team of industry leaders and experts from across auto transport, supply chain and logistics, United Road goes the extra mile to ensure customer safety, satisfaction and solutions. Our car haulers are extensively vetted and we provide the highest insurance standards, as well as supplying industry intel to fuel our customers’ growth. 

    With a long, successful history in the auto transport and logistics industry, United Road knows what it takes to deliver and is relentless in its pursuit of excellence for its customers.

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Office Managementunmatched
    • Operational Controlunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)unmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Telehealthunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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