Administrative Assistant
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary : JMT's Lexington, KY Administration Team is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be responsible for office administration tasks. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT / OPT / STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- General Administration
- Review and edit various documents
- Support office staff with document formatting
- Create general communication / correspondence
- Create new electronic documents from templates Memorandums, letters, tracking spreadsheets, mailing labels, posters, flyers, and components of larger legal contracts
- Organize documents
- Collaborate with office staff regarding monthly in-person staff or project meetings
- Copy and bind documents to create reports
- Process incoming / outgoing mail
- Answer and transfer incoming calls
- Planning and coordination of on-site or off-site office events, corporate engagements, and social activities
- Scanning and digitization of paper records and archiving
Office Space
Maintain tidiness and organization of general office areas (breakroom, print room, supply room, conference rooms, lobby)Manage building lobby and JMT office access process (access codes and key cards)Be primary contact with the building management officeMaintain breakroom supplies inventory, small appliances, shared office equipment and coffee / water stationMaintain print room clean and organize as needed, monitor inventory of office supplies, copy paper and printer cartridges, and replace as neededCoordination with outside vendors
Order meals for training sessions, meetings, and other eventsCoordinate office events such as awards banquets and holiday partiesManage vendors that support the office including breakroom supplies, office security, reproduction / print room, plant maintenance, offsite storage, etc.Review and process invoices from vendorsAdditional Duties
Manage new employee onboarding processOversee career fair process including scheduling with university and coordinating attendees / materialsManage the contract execution processManage the subcontract processCollate and prepare expense reports for Office Leader and Section HeadsIn-person retrieval of paper records from outside the office, processing, and return to ownerAssist with administrative tasks on various projectsRenew vehicle licensing as needed and obtaining periodic maintenanceNonessential functions and responsibilities :
Perform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsRequired Experience
High school diploma or equivalentMinimum 3 years of related office administration experience, as outlined in the Essential Functions and Responsibilities abovePreferred Skills
Certified Notary Public or ability to obtain certification upon hirePreferred Qualifications
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, OutlookFamiliarity with legal terminologyData management, primarily utilizing Microsoft ExcelPrevious similar experience in consultant services businessPost High School study at a college, business, or technical schoolExperience with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet procedures and policiesWorking Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking, and use of a motor vehicle for duties outside the office. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.