Virtual Business Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean, affordable, reliable, efficient, and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state, federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential, commercial and industrial, renewables, and electric transportation.
At Advanced Energy, we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. You'll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. You'll also be encouraged to seek work-life balance, with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
We are also committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of community and belonging. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have, and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, Advanced Energy makes a lasting, positive difference in all of the work we do.
Benefits - Visit our website for more information and a full list of employee benefits - www.advancedenergy.org/careers .
Position Overview
Coordinate and perform administrative support activities for assigned business unit(s) and/or team(s).
Essential Functions
Administrative Support

• Perform duties including welcoming visitors, accepting deliveries, providing information to callers and/or routing to other personnel, and mail distribution.
• Maintain calendars and scheduling for business units and teams.
• Create, update and maintain documents, reports and files (including presentations, graphs, spreadsheets, mailing lists, etc.) using MS Office software.
• Perform data entry into applicable platforms.
• Coordinate staff travel and lodging.
• Respond to customer, supplier, vendor and public inquiries.
• Troubleshoot and remedy office equipment issues and provide support to staff.
• Transcribe minutes during meetings.
• Provide back-up support for other administrative assistants as needed.
• May assist with accounting processes such as processing credit card reconciliations and logging deposits.
• Prepare check requests for payments.
• May gather information to assist project manager in preparing invoices.
• May assist with data collection, preparation and reporting.
• May prepare and disseminate surveys to internal staff and/or external clients and compile information.
• May recommend and coordinate vendors supplying AE with products or services such as coffee, office supplies, beverages, etc.
• May assist Executive Assistant with facility management by coordinating with cleaning crew, landlord or other relevant parties to address concerns.
• Provide USPS and FedEx shipping support.

Events and Workshop Support

• Coordinate logistics for corporate events, workshops, social activities, etc. as requested.
• Assist in marketing of events and process registrations.
• Negotiate, secure and coordinate event venue and catering.
• Prepare information and materials for events and/or workshops and disseminate to participants.
• Ship materials for off-site trainings, events or conferences.
• Provide event support by greeting guests, directing them to the proper location, preparing catering, and communicating with attendees.
• Attend offsite events or workshops as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 2+ years of administrative support experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and OneNote is required.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms, including Microsoft Teams and WebEx.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be very detailed oriented, take the initiative regarding assigned responsibilities, and be able to work independently and with minimal direction.
• Must have a positive attitude, be able to multi-task and prioritize many activities, and have sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions
This job requires the individual to work indoors in a normal office environment. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include the ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. The individual will operate the computer, printer and other office equipment to perform the job and may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, supplies and other office machinery. The individual will spend an extended number of hours in front of a computer screen and will frequently interact and communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information and express oneself in an appropriate manner. The job may require occasional lifting or moving of boxes or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Employment Type
This is a hybrid, hourly non-exempt position and you will receive separate or additional remuneration for work in excess of 40 hours per week. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. It is not an implied contract of employment.
To apply click HERE or copy and paste address into browser - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4401262/North-Carolina-Advanced-Energy-Corporation/Administrative-Assistant-Hybrid. Cover letter and resume preferred.
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. All employment decisions are based on job-related requirements. You can find information about equal opportunity employment here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster .
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@advancedenergy.org.