Project Assistant

MAX PAY RATE: $17.75/hr
CONTRACT TO HIRE
SCHEDULE: M-F. 8: 00AM-5: 00PM
Onsite role
TRAINING: 2 weeks of training
Location: Florence, SC 29501

2-4 PREFERRED/NICE TO HAVE skill sets/qualities: •Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities:

Provides a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. Coordinates more complex and diverse area specific projects. Administers programs, projects and processes requiring area specific knowledge. Operates a desktop computer and is proficient in working with assorted software, tools and systems utilized in the area.

50% Provides coordination for a variety of area specific projects.

20% Completes project support functions. Gathers information. Prepares letters, reports, graphs, forms or presentations.

20% Organizes and expedites the flow of work through management's office, including maintenance of highly confidential files and records, both paper and electronic. Coordinates with purchasing to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times.

10% Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned by management. Null

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills. Good judgment skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic business math proficiency. Strong analytical or critical thinking skills. Excellent knowledge of business etiquette and letter composition.

Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills and Abilities: Customer service skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, and/or influence.

Preferred Software and Tools: Knowledge of Harvard graphics or PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to run DB2 queries.

Work Environment: Some travel between buildings. Typical office environment. Null

Required Education: Associate's Degree or two years of job related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years.

Required Work Experience: 2 years of project coordination or other job related work experience including 1 year working proficiently with word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database applications software.

Preferred Work Experience: 3 years of administrative, project specialization, or industry-specific experience including computer/software such as Word/Excel/Harvard graphics and desktop publishing or similar. Null