Overview
Administrative Specialist Jobs in Apple Valley, USA at Lamar Advertising Company
The Administrative Specialist is the glue that holds the office together! If you’re the type of person that shines in an administrative support role for a dynamic team, we have a great opportunity for you! Our Interstate Logos office in Apple Valley, Minnesota is now hiring a new team member to help us enhance the Interstate Logo Program in the state of Minnesota.
The primary purpose of the Administrative Specialist is to provide administrative and clerical support for our local offices. This position will handle routine office duties and work closely with the General Manager and office staff to ensure that the office functions efficiently and effectively. This includes functioning as the first point of contact for potential and existing customers, data entry, and assisting with office applications.
Why Lamar?
Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
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What you can expect from us:
- A Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work schedule
- An hourly rate of $22 /hour
- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- 12 paid company holidays, including President’s Day and Juneteenth
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
- Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
- Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
- Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
- Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
- A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback
What we’re looking for in YOU:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Access and Excel.
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
- Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strong work ethic – someone who takes great pride in professionalism, responsibility, and is proactive.
- Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and standard knowledge of accounting principles.
- Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary
Education and experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associates degree, business school certification, and/or some college preferred
- A minimum of 6 months of office experience is required. In lieu of experience, college education will be accepted.
- Or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of computer software use in an office setting is preferred.
Please note:
Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.
Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email .
A day in the life:
- Organize and prioritize large volumes of information. This includes but is not limited to:
- Answering phones and fielding/answering all routine and non-routine questions
- Sorting and distributing all incoming mail
- Responding to regularly occurring requests for information
- Working closely with the General Manager and office staff to compile and distribute customer
information.
Title: Administrative Specialist
Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Location: Apple Valley, USA
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