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Are you passionate about joining a company that is at the forefront of transforming transportation infrastructure and promoting sustainability within local communities? We’re actively seeking an Administrative Specialist to join our team based in Downtown Oakland, conveniently located near the 19th Street BART. Our office of 25 is committed to positively impacting the communities we serve. As an Administrative Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our team’s day-to-day operations and contributing to the success of various initiatives. The role involves managing front desk responsibilities, acting as the primary point of contact for visitors, and supporting administrative tasks, ranging from event planning, invoicing and project assistance. Which also includes occasional after-hour assistance for event coordination. You’ll also be an integral part of our six-person administrative team, based out of our Oakland and Walnut Creek offices, and a member of our companywide administrative professionals forum. Successful candidates will be organized and detail-oriented, value customer service, eager to jump in and support the team, and open to trying new tasks. This position requires 40 hours a week, in-person availability five days per week.
Job Responsibility:
Be the welcoming face of our team by greeting visitors, managing phone calls, and maintaining a professional office space, preparing meeting minutes, assisting with recruitment scheduling and other administrative responsibilities
Provide general administrative support, including data entry, processing invoices, setting up projects in our invoicing system, and other general tasks
Assist Operations Managers with administrative duties as needed
Collaborate with and backfill for the Oakland and Walnut Creek administration team, including travel to the Walnut Creek office as needed
Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements
Manage project-related paperwork, such as insurance certificates and business certifications
Contribute to companywide administrative initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration and services
Handle credit card reconciliation and prepare petty cash reconciliation statements
Process accounts payable expenses, create check requests, and address accounts payable inquires
Order lunch for office trainings/meetings and order snacks/drinks
Execute duties with a customer service and problem-solving attitude
Requirements:
2 years of experience working in a professional business environment
BS/BA in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, and data entry
Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong client focus and professionalism
Flexibility in managing requests in a fast-paced environment
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Commitment to high quality, accurate, and timely work
Nice to have:
Knowledge of database reporting
Previous experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint
Copyediting skills and proficiency in Adobe InDesign for graphics and design
Experience with project proposal process
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Mentoring and Career Development programs
Research and Development group participation, and more