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Administrative Assistant I

Aramark, West Hartford, CT, United States


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The Administrative Assistant provides support in all administrative tasks. This includes but is not limited to answering phones, filing, communicating with clients and customers, and scheduling staff. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively communicate, answer telephones, and operate office equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $27.00 to $32.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Answering phones

Responsible for filing documentation

Communicates with clients and customers

Operates office equipment like fax machines and copiers

Consults with higher level authority for resolution of difficult issues

Submits and processes invoices

Sets up meetings, including preparation, and taking of meeting minutes

Responsible for data entry and analytical work

Provides clerical support

Seeks to improve efficiency of daily operations

Responsible for processing invoices & completing payroll

Maintains timely, accurate and detailed documentation required by management

Possess professional etiquette

Outstanding customer service and interact effectively with customers, employees, and the broader community

Qualifications

Previous customer service experience required

High School Diploma/GED required

1-3 years previous administrative or office experience preferred

Validated understanding of computers, Microsoft Office, printers, fax machines, telephones, and photocopiers

Shows initiative, follows established procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication & listening skills

Demonstrates self-development, and integrity

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Strong digital literacy skills required i.e. Microsoft office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Preference may be given to candidates with 1-3 years of previous administrative or office experience.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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