Administrative Assistant

Role overview

This permanent Administrative Assistant position is based onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, and supports the Vice President of Operations. The role calls for a polished, highly organized professional who can help keep daily business activities running without interruption.

What the role involves

• Provide direct administrative support to the VP of Operations.
• Manage calendars and help coordinate schedules across stakeholders.
• Arrange and facilitate meetings as needed.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers at various levels of the organization.
• Help maintain smooth day-to-day operations through strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Handle multiple priorities in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Serve as a trusted sounding board for the executive when needed.

Required background

• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative assistant role.
• Prior experience supporting vice presidents or other senior leaders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional presence.
• Comfort working under pressure and in a high-paced setting.
• Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting an executive in an operations-focused environment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Compensation

The position offers a pay rate of 70K per year.

Work setting

This is a full-time, permanent onsite role in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, specifically Kansas City, MO.

Additional notes

The ideal candidate should be polished, tech-savvy, and comfortable using Microsoft Office applications throughout the day. Success in this role depends on the ability to manage competing priorities while remaining composed, organized, and detail-oriented.