Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area at Dawson
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Dawson
Location: Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Administrative Assistant
Manufacturing
$25.00-$27.00 per hour
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Columbus, Ohio (onsite)
Contract; potential for hire
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic engineering and operations environment. This role is critical to ensuring smooth day-to-day coordination across teams, with a strong focus on complex international travel planning, vendor coordination, and reporting support.
This position is not dedicated to a single executive but instead supports multiple teams, requiring flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Be part of a globally recognized leader in automation and advanced manufacturing
- Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment supporting cutting-edge technology
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams that drive real-world impact
- Office located with a warehouse/operations setting – business casual dress code (jeans with no rips/holes/tears are ok!)
What You’ll Do:
- International Travel Coordination
- Plan and coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements for team members (flights, accommodations, visas, transportation, itineraries)
- Manage last-minute changes and troubleshoot travel issues across multiple time zones
- Ensure compliance with company travel policies and cost guidelines
- Vendor & Staffing Coordination
- Support the administration of agreements with staffing partners across U.S. facilities
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, contacts, and updates
- Serve as a point of coordination between internal teams and external staffing vendors
- Reporting & Administrative Support
- Assist engineering and operations teams with reporting, data tracking, and documentation
- Utilize Excel to compile, analyze, and maintain reports (pivot tables, formulas, data organization)
- Prepare summaries, dashboards, and internal communications as needed
- General Administrative Support
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and logistics across departments
- Maintain organized documentation and filing systems
- Support site-level administrative needs within a warehouse/operations environment
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience coordinating complex international travel (required)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reporting, data tracking, formulas)
- Experience working with vendor contracts or external partners preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
