AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train everyone, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer: - 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company
Job Summary The administrative assistant will provide professional administrative and clerical support to managers and employees. Candidate will work independently under the general direction of the Office Manager. Position requires strong computer skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task. Sensitivity to confidential matters is required.
Responsibilities - Provides professional administrative and clerical support to managers and employees
- Effectively supports the Office Manager with the shipment of goods to customer base, adheres to shipping procedures, and maintains hard copies of shipping documents
- Answers, screens, and directs phone calls and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
- Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed
- Ensures operation of office equipment and maintains office supply inventory
- Receives and tracks purchase orders, follows up with vendors as needed, and maintains purchase order files
- Assists Office Manager with special projects and problem solving as needed
Personal Qualities - Able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a timely and effective manner
- Maintains a positive attitude and works cooperatively and effectively with team members
- Excellent ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail
Qualifications - General office and administrative support experience
- Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Must be able to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)