Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator
Are you highly detail-oriented with a track record of executing at a consistently high level? Do you thrive in roles that require balancing multiple priorities and anticipating what’s needed next? Are you equally comfortable managing a CEO’s day as you are orchestrating meetings, events, and office operations? Do you excel in fast-paced environments where adaptability and sound judgment matter? If contributing to an innovative, global organization excites you, we'd love for you to apply for our Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator position!
A Snapshot of What You'll Do:
This role serves as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team while owning the operational excellence of the executive office and workplace. You will closely support projects, tasks and the overall workflow of the Executive Office, Administration, Human Resources and Facilities in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
The Impact You’ll Make
The Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who partners closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure the executive office, facilities, and administrative operations run seamlessly. This role balances executive-level support with ownership of critical office and operational activities, enabling leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted executive partner to the CEO, proactively managing a complex and dynamic calendar, coordinating executive visits, handling confidential matters, and supporting special projects from planning through execution
Act as a central point of coordination for the executive team, providing high-level administrative support to directors and senior leaders, anticipating needs, aligning priorities, and ensuring seamless execution of meetings and initiatives
Oversee day-to-day office and facilities operations, managing maintenance requests, coordinating with vendors, reviewing pricing, and making informed recommendations to ensure a professional and efficient workplace
Coordinate employee training and development logistics, including ad-hoc and annual trainings and administration of the Anton Paar Learning Management System (LMS)
Support onboarding and employee administration, coordinating new hires and processing required workflows within Notes and SAP systems
Plan, organize, and execute employee events and programs, ensuring a polished and engaging experience for participants
Manage logistics for executive, employee, and corporate meetings, including arranging food and beverage services for meetings, events, and celebrations
Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, greeting guests, vendors, and trainees; managing sign-in procedures, issuing badges, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
Coordinate complex travel and scheduling arrangements for employees, candidates, and visitors, including transportation, agendas, and itineraries
Support annual and ad-hoc employee training visits, coordinating travel, transportation, schedules, and meals
Maintain shared office spaces and internal communications, including bulletin boards, informational postings, and common areas
Ensure kitchen and coffee areas are consistently stocked and maintained to support daily office operations
Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned, supporting the evolving needs of the executive office and organization
Education and Experience You'll Need:
The Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator brings a high level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational rigor, with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced executive environment while managing office operations.
Required Qualifications:
3 - 5 years of proven experience in an executive administrative or senior administrative role, supporting senior leadership
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including calendar and meeting management at an executive level
Strong working knowledge of office systems and equipment, including printers, scanners, and related technology
Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
Meticulous attention to detail with strong problem-solving and follow-through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished and professional presence
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, anticipate needs, and operate independently
Proven ability to build effective relationships with executives, colleagues, vendors, and external partners
Positive, proactive demeanor with a high sense of ownership and accountability
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience supporting bookkeeping or financial administration
Exposure to or experience in Human Resources administration
Experience working with SAP or other ERP system
Competencies You'll Need:
The Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator will possess technical skills, interpersonal skills and industry knowledge to perform their role, including:
Accountability
Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes
Commitment
Acts according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
Communication
Demonstrates the ability to clearly get a point across
Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
Dependability
Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
Integrity
Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
Uses sound judgement in decision making
Problem Solving
Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
Quality
Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail
Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
Teamwork
Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
Understands their role in a workgroup
Technical Expertise
Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
Time Management
Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
Decides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidance
Who We Are:
Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.
Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.
What We Do:
Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.
Supervision Exercised
This role is an independent contributor who is a member of multiple teams and does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.
Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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