Administrative Assistant

McKissack & McKissack

Position: Administrative Assistant

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Description: McKissack & McKissack, specializing in program & construction management, environmental engineering and transportation, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant in our Los Angeles office. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, comfortable working on their own and wants to be a member of our growing team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide routine and more complex administrative activities in support of California business endeavors

Effectively schedule meetings/events for multiple managers, who often have changing needs, which includes frequent/continual contact with customers and executives

Research, track and report new business development leads, action items and outcomes

Coordinate and secure marketing materials needed for meetings

Maintain meeting notes library

Identify and distribute relevant regional news articles

Represent the firm at industry events, as directed

Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Attributes:

Self-starter

Excellent communications skills

Engaging and professional demeanor

Strong problem solving skills

Detail-oriented

Able to follow instructions

Able to get the job done with remote instruction (via email, phone calls, etc.)

Able to get the job done with no or little hands-on oversight

Able to work with many different personalities and management styles

Proficient in Outlook and other Microsoft Office programs

Equal Opportunity Employer