Sr. Administrative Assistant

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Administrative Assistant provides analytical and specialized and high-level administrative support to relieve executive, administrative and line managers of complex details and advanced administrative duties. In this role, one provides daily administrative tasks to support a specialized function(s) of the organization.   Position Responsibilities   Scheduling meetings and   coordinate   meeting   logistics , including luncheons   Documenting technical meetings and follow up on action items/commitments   Working jointly with project leads to ensure proper information and documentation transfer throughout the life of a project   Preparing and tracking Purchase Requisitions   Contacts company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports, while   maintaining   confidentiality   Coordinates activities between departments and outside parties   Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice   Work with diverse   group   of employees to   assist   on projects as assigned by line managers   Planning company functions and appreciation activities   Overseeing the work of service/supply vendors   Escorting visitors/contractors through the building in compliance with Security policy   Special projects as assigned   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)   Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, hands-on, employee facing office environment.  Manufacturing environment experience preferred.   High School diploma or GED Equivalent is   required   or equivalent combination of experience and education   Experienced in researching,   organizing   and coordinating multiple clerical projects within tight deadlines   Experienced and proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).   Previous   experience working in aerospace industry is desired   Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies   Consistently   demonstrates   effective communication skills – written and verbal   Maintains a professional demeanor with   a high level   of customer service   Consistent in   demonstrating   sound organization, prioritization, multi- tasking   and planning skills while efficiently prioritizing   workload   Skilled at follow-up/follow-through while   maintaining   professionalism   Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and works well with all   level   of employees up to Senior Management   Applies   acquired   job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks   Consistently follows established procedures on routine work and typically requires instructions only on new assignments   Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties   Displays strong initiative and drive to   accomplish   goals and meet company objectives   Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products   Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company   Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests   Physical Demands   Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)   Required to sit and stand for   long periods ; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to   operate   a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)   Uses hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects (Frequent)   Bending, crouching,   kneeling   and reaching to file and   maintain   files (Frequently)   Ability to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 25   lbs   (Occasionally)   Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $26 - $40 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits :  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please. About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfa