Administrative Assistant (UAE National)
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About the Role
Parsons is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support office operations in Abu Dhabi. The role involves gathering data, preparing reports, handling correspondence, answering phones, and maintaining records.
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Responsibilities
- Gather statistics and general data; review and combine information into established reports
- Verify data such as matching supplier invoices against file copies
- Originate correspondence and reports not requiring personal attention of supervisor
- Answer telephone, take and relay messages; receive, sort, and distribute mail
- Establish and maintain records of equipment, including service dates log
- Obtain basic data for unit's overhead budget and prepare recurring reports
- Coordinate physical space requirements for assigned unit; initiate requests for PCs and telephones
- Prepare occupancy report by project or gather information for staffing reports
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with office software programs such as MS Office suite
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to self start, set priorities, and work independently and within a team under deadlines
- Must be a UAE National
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What You'll Be Doing
- Gathers statistics and general data; reviews and combines information into established reports.
- May be responsible for verifying data gathered, such as matching supplier invoices against file copies.
- Originates correspondence and reports not requiring the personal attention of immediate supervisor.
- Answers telephone, taking and relaying messages. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.
- May establish and maintain records of equipment, including a log of equipment service dates.
- May obtain basic data for completion of the unit's overhead budget and prepare associated recurring reports.
- May coordinate physical space requirements for the assigned unit.
- May periodically prepare an occupancy report by project or gather information to complete staffing reports.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- High school diploma (or equivalent).
- Experience with office software programs such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases (i.e. MS Office suite).
- Possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to self start, set priorities, and work both independently and within a team environment under deadlines.
- Must be a UAE National.
Competitive Benefit Offerings
- Financial Wellness: competitive pay and retirement plans.
- Work Life Harmony: paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
- Career Development: comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
- Veteran Support: industry leading benefits for veterans and active duty members.
- Mind & Body: wellness program including Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
- Health: robust Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
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