Regional Administrative Assistant

RRegional Administrative Assistant (Open)

Location:

Waterford CT (Regional Office) - Cust. installations

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

The Regional Assistant is responsible for a wide range of administrative functions to directly support the business leadership team. This includes the handling of confidential company and employee information involving a variety of situations requiring discretion tact and adherence to company policies to accomplish goals and support the needs of the region.

At Airgas we RESPECT HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Regional Administrative Assistant in Waterford CT!

We are looking for you!

Pay: $25 to $30 per hour based on experience
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life including Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Alessandra - /

• Acts as a key internal and external administrative contact for the region.

• Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with Corporate on a range of specified administrative issues as required.

• Works under general supervision to address the daily needs of the business leadership team.

• Event Planning: Coordinates event planning initiatives for the region assisting with the organization of corporate gatherings meetings and regional events from start to finish.

• Special Projects: Supports the business leadership team in the execution of special projects tracking issues and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Meeting Preparation & Content Creation: Plans meetings develops agendas and creates meeting content slide decks and presentation materials for regional leadership.

• Makes appointments drafts prepares and distributes correspondence that may include internal communications letters contracts and other related highly sensitive and confidential materials.

• Coordinates and plans travel logistics anticipating and securing travel arrangements and providing administrative expense management support (such as processing expense reports) as needed.

• Maintains and organizes complex professional calendars to include travel appointments meetings etc.

• Assists with daily mailroom operations and processes ensuring efficient distribution and coordination of mailroom functions.

• Tracks and manages business supply inventory for the regional office placing orders as needed.

• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education/Licensing:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Demonstrated experience assisting with event planning creating presentation materials and coordinating projects for leadership teams.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Exhibits customer-focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customers needs both internal and external.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adjust communication method based on customer situation.

• Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.

• A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Proficient working knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Prior administrative and/or office support experience desired; previous experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information preferred.

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office locations.

• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

• Employee will be required to frequently use a computer and telephone.

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and work may be performed in a standard office environment.

• May require the ability to work outside normal business hours. (Note: As a non-exempt employee all overtime hours must be pre-approved by a supervisor).

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans short-term and long-term disability life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pre-tax commuter transportation benefit parental leave vacation sick time floating holidays jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds tuition reimbursement discounted college tuition for eligible employees dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their race gender sexual orientation religion disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas an Air Liquide company is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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