Administrative Assistant

Overview

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver.
Pay Range: $30/hr – $34/hr​

Our client is a leader in the tech space and looking to add an Administrative Assistant to their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including hardware management
• Maintain relevant email groups and distribution lists
• Order office supplies and equipment for the team and new hires
• Calendar management for an org leader
• Assist with the creation of new job requisitions
• Ensure employee data hygiene in Microsoft internal tools
• Manage team space and facilities requests
• Coordinate catering, AV, venue selection, and logistics for internal events, morale events, team all hands meetings, and celebration events
• Be the first point of contact for all group administrative needs
• Assist with PO creation and tracking as needed
• Assist with managing and planning the use of team discretionary budget, including morale, training and travel budgets
• Understand Microsoft’s compliance policies and procedures and provide guidance to the team on said policies and procedures
• Partner with support staff across the organization to ensure consistent experiences
• Manage & maintain a device library
• Build and maintain good business relationships with partners and staff both internally and externally
• Assist on special projects as required by the business team

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in administration or the equivalent
• Excellent customer service and competent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated skill of shifting approach in response to the demands of a changing situation
• Ability to manage ambiguity, navigate uncertainty, and drive for clarity
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams & personality types
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and work quickly & efficiently
• Proficiency with Microsoft productivity software, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams meetings.
• Excellent skills in all aspects of planning, collaboration, communications, analytical capabilities, and high level of attention to detail and proactive awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant work experience, knowledge, and skills that will enable you to perform the tasks of the job proficiently
• Knowledge of corporate organization and culture a plus

 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $30/hr – $34/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

 

Client Description:

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

 

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards! 

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