Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Assistant to join our team!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Relieves Program Director of administrative tasks to keep the program running smoothly.
- Understands priorities of the program and helps ensure that they are met. Establishes program guidelines and procedures; anticipates where problem areas may arise; evaluates alternative methods of accomplishing tasks and meeting goals; and initiates suitable action.
- This may include a recommendation for temporary reassignment of personnel to meet increased workload in one area or for one project within the program.
- Keeps current on all Company policies and procedures, interpreting and administering same.
- May represent the program management team by attendance at meetings with the client or others.
- Department Manager informed of all pertinent action/pending action.
- Has some latitude for speaking for the Department Manager at such meetings. May make informal presentations occasionally.
- Serves as liaison between the group to which assigned and others within the same division, as appropriate. Ensures clear communication regarding all administrative issues.
- May provide guidance to lower-level administrative support personnel, assigning work, reviewing completed assignments, and offering training and guidance. May provide input for, or complete, performance evaluations.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and typically 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency.
Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.