Administrative Assistant

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Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee-owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and has received the 2023 PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award.

Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants to remove any barriers to employment, so if you have any accommodation requirements as part of the application or interview process, please let us know.

Description

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant with experience answering phones and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A self-starter with good communication and organizational skills is essential. This role primarily provides administrative support to engineers, but will also collaborate with other Administrative Assistants, Marketing, Business Development, and other support staff. The ideal candidate will be flexible and have a growth mindset. This full-time position will be based in our Naperville office.

Specific Responsibilities include

• Phone and Front Desk Reception
• Project Proposals and Correspondence
• Shipping and Receiving Mail and Packages
• Data Entry
• Set up for Lunches or Events in the Office
• Maintain CRM
• Monitoring lead services and other opportunities for new business
• Other administrative tasks as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Exceptional word processing skills
• Professional demeanor to interact with clients on the phone
• A team-player
• Ability to multitask
• Self-motivated
• Thorough attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the A/E/C industry or at a Professional Services Firm
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop)
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Benefits

Larson is a 100% ESOP company with an environment that challenges and empowers its employees, encouraging their growth while also offering flexibility for their personal lives. The full-time positions at Larson come with multiple benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan in addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Please Note

• This position may be subject to a pre-employment background check.
• Larson is an EEO firm that uses E-Verification for employment.

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