Overview Of Athena
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
Position Summary
We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director and assist in coordinating various agency general services activities and special projects. A key initial responsibility will be supporting the Director with the planned relocation of agency staff to a new office location. This Full-time position starts at $26 per hour and is located in Richmond, VA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Draft correspondence, reports, and other official documents.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendar activities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and events.
• Collect and organize data, order office supplies, and maintain inventory of assets and equipment.
• Attend meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and develop presentation materials.
• Conduct research, monitor project progress, and follow up on outstanding deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with DVS Service Line Directors and Department Director staff to provide updates and guidance on agency activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the agency’s operations.
• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Familiarity with office equipment operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience coordinating office operations, including inventory control, supply ordering, and records management
• Experience managing calendar scheduling and coordinating logistics for meetings and events
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Experience managing office operation special projects, the ability to adapt to frequent project changes and requirements, the ability to adjust work hours as needed, and the ability to travel to DVS locations.
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
  

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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