Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery heavy equipment forestry machinery diesel engines drivetrains used in heavy equipment and lawn care equipment.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Ankeny IA 50023
Duration: 14 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift Timings: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Job Description:
Duties:
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Responds to standard inquiries from internal and external customers.
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Refers complex requests to appropriate staff members.
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Drafts and types standard letters and memoranda from specific instructions and prepares documents for distribution.
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Maintains and updates established web sites with the assistance of basic web publishing software applications.
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Prepares and maintains documentation of department processes.
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Produces a variety of correspondence and reports in support of department processes; updates forms according to defined procedures.
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Schedules meetings coordinates travel arrangements and maintains appointment calendars on behalf of department managers or supervisors; may coordinate meeting amenities (i.e. refreshments etc.).
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Updates and maintains databases systems applications files and/or spreadsheets to ensure accurate and current information is available for use by others; prepares reports as directed. Retrieves records or data and distributes information as appropriate in order to provide timely and accurate information to department members or external customers.
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Files documents in accordance with defined procedures for on-site storage as well as long-term archiving.
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Receives and refers visitors and telephone callers within the department ensuring that callers reach their intended destination.
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Processes and distributes incoming and outgoing mail interoffice messages faxes and voicemail messages throughout the department.
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Performs analysis of basic or intermediate nature on information received and researches or resolves discrepancies following prescribed procedures.
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The Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Hay & Harvest Engineering team with a focus on travel coordination meeting logistics and light project-related paperwork.
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This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented organized and enjoys supporting a dynamic engineering environment.
Job Responsibilities:
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Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel for team members including flights lodging transportation and itineraries.
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Meeting Support: Schedule and coordinate meetings prepare agendas and ensure meeting logistics are in place.
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Expense Reporting: Assist with compiling and submitting travel and expense reports in accordance with company policy.
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Administrative Support for Project Activities: Handle routine forms assist with routing documents for signatures and help track basic project-related tasks.
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Calendar Management: Help manage calendars for team leaders ensuring alignment across key meetings and deadlines.
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General Administrative Tasks: Order supplies manage shared team resources and assist with onboarding logistics for new team members.
Skill Set Requirements:
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Experience using Microsoft office tools (Outlook Word Excel and Teams in particular)
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Looking for 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role
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Must have good written and verbal communication skills
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Must have good attention to detail
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Must have experience with calendar management
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Must have experience with handling travel arrangements
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Must be organized
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.