Administrative Assistant

AccuWeather is seeking an entry level Administrative Assistant to support the Founder and Executive Chairman of AccuWeather. This position will work in a team environment and directly report to the Supervisor Executive Assistant to the Executive Chairmans.

This position is required to work onsite at AccuWeathers State College PA Headquarters. Candidates must have the ability to commute to this location 5 days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calendar and Schedule Coordination: Assist in managing the Executive Chairmans calendar and schedule including facilitating meetings with executives inside and outside the company. Assist with planning and coordinating travel arrangements including itineraries and accommodations.
• Business Support: Screen emails calls and correspondence in a confidential manner. Prioritize tasks that require immediate attention.
• Project Support: Assist with strategic projects and initiatives on behalf of the Executive Chairman ensuring they are executed effectively and according to schedule.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of Executive Assistants adding to a collaborative and motivated work environment.
• Tactical Communication: Draft and edit communications on behalf of the Executive Chairman including emails and presentations and to transcribe the Executive Chairmans communication and act accordingly.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 to 3 years administrative support experience.
• Strong attention to detail as evidenced by individuals previous work.
• Ability to professionally work within a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to routinely accept direction and performance feedback and constructive criticism.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook and scheduling functionality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management: Skilled in creating analyzing and managing complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively confidentially and with discretion around sensitive issues.
• The ideal candidate will be even-tempered logical and have the ability to perform under high pressure and in fast-paced situations.
• Ability to occasionally respond to urgent needs outside of typical business hours.
• Ability to type 50 WPM for transcription purposes.
• Bachelors degree not required but strongly preferred.
• Valid US Drivers & Competencies - Both technical (e.g. proficiency in a software) and soft skills (e.g. communication leadership).

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over 100000 people and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeathers proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV Charter Communications - Spectrum Verizon Philo Frndly TV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream Roku Xumo Rockbot LG and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been called the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.