Administrative Assistant II

Fortrea Inc. - Durham, NC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Administrative Assistant II position at Fortrea involves providing comprehensive secretarial, clerical, and administrative support for the corporate office. The role is essential in ensuring smooth operations through strong organizational skills and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative support and related duties which are broad, varied, and often of a complex/confidential manner such as handling telephone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, completing Expense Reports, and composing/types of correspondence.
• Assist with various meetings/minutes (e.g., Management-Staff Meeting, Operations Meeting, etc.).
• Assist with department's efforts on scheduling activities including client visits, travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, agendas, etc.
• Maintains departmental files including but not limited to training files, client contract files, and project files.
• Work the front desk & switchboard.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree, or relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Unquestionable customer service skills, meticulousness, and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
• Strong English writing and communication skills.
• Ability to type 50 wpm preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer applications.
• Great attention to detail and personal characteristics such as leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• 1-2 years in an administrative support role.
• Knowledge of science or a scientific background is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
• Company bonus where applicable.