Administrative Assistant Job in Gurnee, Illinois US
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative Assistant Wage: $14-$16/hr Shift: 1 st ; 8am-5pm QPS Employment Group has an immediate temp-to-hire position available for an Administrative Assistant in Gurnee, IL. Responsibilities: Manage office maintenance vendors Book all employee travel Answer any overflow of incoming calls from reception Develop procedures and policies for office activities Records maintenance - data entry in our CRM application Manage/Coordinate internal office projects Assemble Marketing collateral for conventions and events Assist with preparation of shipments for conventions and educational seminars Back up accounting tasks (sending past due invoices, performing collection calls etc. as directed by accounting manager) Consistently monitor company cost savings measures Order company sponsored lunches, pick up refreshments and snacks for vendor meetings Responsible for purchase and maintenance of company office supplies Supply runs Responsible for picking up birthday cards and birthday treats Perform other related duties and assignments as required or needed Provide support to all company departments as needed Requirement: High School Diploma with related experience Knowledge of IBM compatible computers, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook Proficient in use of office equipment (scan, fax, etc.) Effective Project Coordination skills Previous corporate travel booking experience Effective verbal and written communication skills Supervisory Experience Productive use of multi-tasking, time management, and prioritization skills Effective organizational skills and attention to detail People person and able to work with a positive work ethic Function effectively both in a team environment and independently About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service recruiting firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 30 offices and over 50 recruiting centers throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, office, and professional employment. Work for an award winning company. QPS Employment Group has recently been recognized for: Excellence in Customer Service- Gold Award (Staffing Industry Analysts) Fit-Friendly Company" (American Heart Association) Family-Friendly Work Place (Metro Parent Magazine) Best Places to Work" (MRA and Milwaukee Magazine)