Job Brief:
Berkey Home Builders, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage the office, handle duties for upper management and support other team members. We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in the position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver and organized.

This is a full- time position based in Altoona, IA with an 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Possible discussion for the correct applicant for a 9 am to 3 pm schedule. This position reports directly to upper management.

Responsibilities and duties:
- Answer incoming calls
- Correspondence both phone and email (vendors & customers), file maintenance, report maintenance, meeting scheduling and minutes
- HR basics: new hire paper work, anniversary dates and reviews, maintenance of handbook
- Support multiple team members and realize importance of deadlines
- Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and order items
- Assume responsibility for maintenance of office equipment, including computers, copy machines
 

Qualifications and skills:
• Minimum of a 2 year degree or a technical degree
• High level computer and phone skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Proficiency in word and excel
• Strong organizational skills including time management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills, attention to detail demonstrated by accuracy
• Reliable, Professional, Positive attitude
• Ability to operate in a high paced office environment with deadlines
• Experience in the construction industry preferred

Core Competencies:
• Accountability: Owning and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

• Business Acumen: Understanding industry, market, financial and company specific operations
• Collaboration and Communication: Working together; listen to other’s ideas; communicate accurately and concisely
• Decision Making: Consider all facts and impacts when making decisions
• Focus on the Customer: Consistently doing what is in the best interest of our customer. Leaving a positive impression on the customer by elevating their experience; making it simpler and educating to help them understand.