Administrative Assistant

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Asisstant in our Woodlands, TX office, the ability to work a hybrid schedule will be at the discretion of the company. The position plays a critical role in providing an excellent professional "first impression" in greeting clients and visitors. Primary responsibilities records management, scheduling appointments, and assisting with administrative tasks. This position requires strong attention to detail and performs administrative office support services of a varied nature assisting the staff and management.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Assemble and coordinate the production of reports, technical papers, forms and summaries and other documents of varying complexity and confidentiality prepared by, or under the supervision of the Office Manager, professional staff or Branch Manager.
• Compose material and information and type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, reports and documents relating to client, project, and professional matters. Proofread copy for spelling, grammar and layout making appropriate changes. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy. Sign correspondence as required.
• Create logs and databases.
• Perform desktop publishing and develop visual presentations for professional staff.
• Schedule and organize complex activities such as travel, client meetings, staff meetings, conferences, interviews and teleconferences, department and/or branch activities.
• Maintain appointment schedule, calendar and travel itinerary of professional staff;
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls.
  - Sort and distribute mail. Draft written responses or reply by phone or e-mail when necessary. Respond to regularly occurring requests for information.
  - Field/answer routine and non-routine questions. Work in cooperation with other assistants to cover phones.
• Establish, develop, maintain and update client, project, governmental agency and confidential filing systems, and, as required, maintain and update library of professional journals and magazines.
• Interact directly and act as a liaison with other departments, outside agencies, clients and staff, under the direction of manager, professional staff and other senior management.
• Complete Proposal Initiation and Project Initiation forms and open project files.
• Conduct research and compile and process statistical reports.
• Maintain calendar system regarding work in progress and inform professional staff of due dates.
• Deal with printer, photographer, as needed.
• Proof billing reviews and client invoices for accuracy.
• Track budgets for projects and maintain accurate records in project-related costs and project management systems.
• May review dailies, newspapers, newsletters for business leads or other important information.
• May supervise clerical personnel and their assignments including:
  • Manage day to day operations and workflow;
  • Organize office procedures e.g. information filing, retrieval systems, supplies inventory and ordering; and
  • Organize the operation of word processing and other equipment.
• Perform related administrative tasks and assist other administrative staff as needed.

• High School or GED diploma with 4 years of experience; or Associate's degree (AA) with 2 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree (BA) with no experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience supplemented by course work including business office procedures and related subjects. (required)
• Advanced proficiency in the use of office equipment and the most recent release of MS Office and database software.
• Knowledge of operations, accounting procedures and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to write correspondence, routine reports, procedure manuals and presentations conforming to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of professionals, project teams and clients.
• Valid U.S drives license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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