A1 Works in Progress Associates, LLC is hiring: Administrative Assistant in New

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant/Clerical candidate to become a part of our team! This position will work on the School Construction Authority Job Order Contract (SCA JOC). This long-term position is in-person, Monday-Friday at One Penn Plaza in Manhattan.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time clerical experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience and/or interest in construction management is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.

Duties:

• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, and document management.
• Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and courtesy.
• Assist with order entry and maintain accurate records.
• Provide administrative support such as proofreading documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate projects and assist with project management tasks.

Skills:

• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.
• Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and take initiative.