Sr Admin Asst

Primary Function:

Under general direction, provide administrative support to Business Systems and Operations Directors by efficiently executing GTG processes to meet business objectives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Field telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors
• Efficient and effective Time Management skills and organizational priorities.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for varying levels of leadership
• Locate and gather information from the appropriate source to assist in resolving business issues.  Pursue information that may not be readily available.
• Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations from rough drafts, general instruction or based on special knowledge of area and Company.
• Schedule meetings, conference room and make travel arrangements as necessary.
• Oversee calendar, schedule appointments on behalf of Director.
• Open, sort, prioritize, and distribute all department mail and process outgoing mail.  Take action where appropriate.
• Organize building activities / event and coordinate onsite facilities work with HQ based facilities team.
• Monitor and maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects and priorities, yet responsive to changes in those priorities. 
• Possess good attention to detail and the ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to complete assignments within established timeframes.
• Demonstrate effective analytical skills to handle routine situations.

Work Environment:

Impact:

• Decisions made can have an impact on the efficient operation of the department and on the efficiency and productivity of the Director.
• Material prepared may be used as a basis for management decisions, and errors could have significant costs. 
• Handle confidential information

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.