Administrative Assistant Job at Ryder System, Inc. in Town of Florida

Overview

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to department staff in Ryder System, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, and keeps manager's calendar
• Resolves routine issues in the absence of the manager; coordinates special projects and analysis for the manager
• Maintains budget and/or expense reports; prepares and analyzes budget and manager expense reports
• Develops reports and presentations
• Compiles, researches and tabulates data and may perform some analysis
• Acts as interface with internal or external customers
• Sorts, opens and distributes mail
• Makes travel arrangements
• Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables or graphs
• Maintains files for the department
• May periodically assist in training and checking the work of lower level employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field, Preferred
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more in advanced administrative positions, Required
• Requires strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area; ability to apply knowledge and skills, Advanced, Required
• PC skills to include MS Office (Word, Excel), Advanced, Required
• Prior knowledge of company procedures and policies, Advanced, Required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start at 30 days
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• Paid holidays and PTO within the first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Travel

• No

Job Category: Administrative Services

Compensation Information: The compensation offered may be influenced by experience, education, location, market data, internal equity, and other factors. Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $23.00

Equal Opportunity Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

Security Notice for Applicants Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through chat or messaging apps. Ryder will never ask for payment or banking details during the interview process. For questions about the application process, contact careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.