OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant. This is to generate correspondence, maintaining records, producing reports, conducting communications, and relieving the executive of important administrative details. This full-time position pays $18/hr, and is located in Cranston, RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produce finished codependence from written drafts, verbal instruction or taped dictation


• Keep, prepare and publish notes or minutes of meetings and conferences.


• Conduct and keep records of important telephonic, FAX and automated communications.


• Arrange conferences and meetings with public officials and with representatives of the public, consumers, providers, professionals, and related organizations.


• Respond to a wide range of verbal and written inquiries of an administrative nature which do not require interpretations of policies and procedures.


• Review codependence, memoranda, statements, and records for content and compliance with administrative policies and procedures, and to sign all such documents on behalf of the executive or administrator, as authorized.


• Independently compose a wide range of routine and unique codependence.


• Obtain a wide range of data and information as needed, to maintain automated and paper data filing systems, and to produce a variety of routine and special reports as required.


• Make appointments, maintain calendars, make referrals, confer with other staff members to prevent or resolve operating problems related to the coordination of administrative support of work and, as required, to lead or supervise the work of a subordinate staff.


• Represent the executive or administrative superior, as assigned.


• Perform a variety of routine office functions and routine clerical tasks incidental to the work of the office.


• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedure


• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, scanners, etc.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work


• Attention to detail and problem solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment


• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently


• Ability to multitask and be flexible


• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment  

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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