Overview
Executive Support Associate Jobs in Fort Eustis, VA at American States Utility Service
Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational and communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing tasks for several managers while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Administrative Assistant at our organization.
About the Role:
As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have strong proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize competing tasks, and adaptability in a dynamic workplace. Your responsibilities will include scheduling, document preparation, data management, and coordination across departments.
What We’re Looking For:
A successful candidate will possess:
1. Attention to detail – Strong proofreading and accuracy skills.
2. Organization – Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
3. Communication skills – Excellent verbal and written communication.
4. Professionalism – Ability to interact with executives, staff, and external partners with discretion and confidence.
5. Adaptability – Ability to handle changing priorities and responsibilities
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including:
Comprehensive health benefits
401A and 457B investment programs for your financial future
On-site gym to support your wellness
Tuition reimbursement program for continued learning and career growth
Free ridership on TriMet, Portland Streetcar, and C-Tran for an easy commute
If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a company that values professional excellence and employee well-being, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team.
This role requires being onsite five (5) days per week.
Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions. TriMet is an in-person first organization, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration, customer service, and safe and efficient operations. Some positions may be able to work up to two days remotely depending on department policy, business needs, and manager discretion.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.
Essential Functions
Independently responds to and composes various correspondence. Draft, edits, proofreads, letters, emails, reports, presentations, etc. Drafts policies, procedures and processes for management approval. Creates forms, charts, tables and spreadsheets involving data manipulation from one or multiple sources; performs intermediate-level analysis, which includes basis statistics and math. Data entry of information into spreadsheets and databases. Runs reports from spreadsheets and databases. Assists in the preparation of contracts.
Manages supervisor’s and/or department calendar which may include complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties and conferences, travel, etc. Sets-up and cancels meetings based on knowledge of subject and attendees. Coordinates large scale and/or complex events and ensures that all logistics such as advertising, registration, speakers, travel arrangements, venues, catering, technology, etc. have been completed.
Processes accounts payables and/or receivables; resolves discrepancies. May enter, track, and maintain documentation and logs of financial transactions ensuring that charges have posted to appropriate accounts.
Assists with reconciliation of accounts; reviewing budget statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies and preparation of budget reports and spreadsheets. Provide support and assistance in preparing department or program budget. Maintain accounting balances for grants/contracts.
Provides information via phone, e- mail, mail, etc. May represent supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of contacts both internally and externally. Provides routine information on department or division policies, processes or procedures.
Prepares and maintains electronic and hard-copy files. May serve as Divisional Records Governance Liaison.
Position Requirements
A minimum of a H.S. Diploma/G.E.D is required.
Other course work in business administration or office management is desired.
Four (4) years of total credited experience.*
Four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative or secretarial position are required.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.*
The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the “credited experience”.
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 9, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.
Salary Range
Minimum: $25.92/hr
Maximum: $38.89/hr
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans’ preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet’s accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee’s preferred accommodation.
Title: Executive Support Associate
Company: American States Utility Service
Location: Fort Eustis, VA
