Administrative Assistant

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

Our corporate administrative support team in Downtown Minneapolis is currently seeking an experienced, positive, and professional Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant position is a highly valued support role responsible for overseeing the front office duties with a welcoming and positive attitude, and performing general administrative tasks and other various duties as needs arise.

Schedule: Core working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sort and distribute mail and express packages
• Support corporate staff (legal, development, human resources, accounting, etc.) as needed
• Administer company Uniform program, including approving orders, organizing returns, etc.
• Assist with copying, scanning, faxing, shipping, and filing documents
• Code debit card transactions and upload invoices into online portal
• Create, order and distribute business cards
• Research, price, and purchase office supplies
• Listen to and redirect voicemail messages
• Organize meetings and monitor conference rooms via Outlook
• Assist with the coordination of company events, meetings, and social gatherings
• Maintain a high standard of business etiquette while interacting on the telephone and in person
• Maintain a professional appearing reception area and conference rooms
• Other job duties as requested

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Practical understanding and familiarity of administrative and clerical procedures
• Working knowledge of customer service principles and practices

PHYICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10-20 pounds
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time
• Occasionally required to walk, climb stairs, stand, and squat to perform assigned tasks
• Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, office equipment; reach with hands and arms in all directions; stoop; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com.

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.
From: Sherman Associates