The Home Depot

Home improvement retailer offering tools, services

Administrative Assistant

Executive SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGeorgia, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Must provide primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department.
Must typically have frequent contacts outside the workgroup.
Must typically follow existing routines or instructions.
Must typically consider a few options and past practice when solving problems.
Must typically have guidance available and obtain prior permission before changing work methods.
Preferred: PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, and the Internet.
Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, attention-to-detail, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred: Ability to operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phones.
Minimum education: High school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to maintain order and accurate documents.
Establishes and maintains official documents and records in appropriate files.
Schedules and coordinates appointments and arranges meetings, conferences, and travel to manage the supervisor's or department's calendar.
Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, and forms.
Maintains the Director's email and voicemail correspondence for timely communication.
Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate.
Assists with light accounting and budget review.

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department.

Key Responsibilities:

30% Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate; Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.
30% Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar.
25% Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.; Maintains Director' s email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication;
15% Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate; assists with some light accounting/budget review.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position typically reports to Director/Sr. Director
This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
No travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Provides primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department.
Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup.
Typically assignments follow existing routines or instructions.
Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems
Typically, guidance is always available and prior permission is required before changing work methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes and the Internet.
Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, & strong interpersonal skills.
Skills in operating office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, phone, etc.)

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Action Oriented
Decision Quality
Collaborates
Instills Trust
Situational Adaptability
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Resourcefulness

About the Company

The Home Depot

Home improvement retailer offering tools, services

Home Depot is a big retailer of home improvement supplies. It sells building materials, tools, lawn and garden items, decor, and other related products, and it offers services like tool rentals, installation, and credit financing. Customers can shop either in its many North American stores or online, and the company serves homeowners, renters, and professional contractors. Its business model combines direct product sales with rental services and financing, supported by a Pro Xtra loyalty program for professionals and a focus on customer service. The company differentiates itself through its wide product assortment, extensive store network, and combined online and in-store shopping experience, plus services designed to help customers complete projects. Its goal is to help customers finish home improvement projects by providing a broad selection, helpful services, and a convenient shopping experience while continuing to grow its business and support professional contractors.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1977

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