Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Administrative Assistant to support our architectural team. The successful candidate will prepare and expedite proposals, manage project postings, and coordinate various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and expedite proposals.
• Create, coordinate, and route specifications and plans to printers and plan rooms.
• Perform assorted computer maintenance duties.
• Consistently update project postings on the website.
• Maintain the website as needed.
• Prepare Specification Documents for bid processes.
• Initiate and coordinate legal advertisements for bidding processes.
• Prepare and generate A.I.A. Contracts and forms.
• Complete, submit, and renew state licensing.
• Update, edit, and create specifications in MasterSpec.
• Schedule and coordinate vendor A.I.A. CEU certifying classes.
• Coordinate and document architectural meetings.
• Perform general filing, dead-filing, copying, mailing, typing, and faxing.
• Maintain office supply inventory for the third floor.
• Provide administrative support to the entire architectural floor.
• Create various marketing documents as requested.
• Assist the President with assorted tasks and errands, including deliveries and office supplies.
• Coordinate special events as needed.
• Supervise and cover the receptionist desk as needed.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Manage miscellaneous meeting registrations.
• Maintain the library as needed.
• Route and screen calls for the architectural floor.
• Type and edit letters and other documents, and process transmittal letters.

• Strong administrative support and data entry skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Pleasant voice and even personality for receptionist duties.
• Willingness to learn all phases of engineering and architectural projects.

• High School education with a 2-year degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, tables, and basic office skills.
• Some accounting knowledge is a plus.

The position is onsite, within an office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dyersburg,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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