Exco Electric manufactures custom electrical equipment and components for industrial and commercial clients. With fabrication and assembly facilities in Egan and Crowley, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas, we serve customers across the U.S. Job Summary
As an Administrative Assistant I based in Houston, TX, you will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations within our team by providing comprehensive administrative assistance. This position involves coordinating communication, managing documentation, and facilitating smooth workflows to ensure departmental efficiency. You will engage with various stakeholders both internally and externally, helping to maintain organizational structure and contribute to achieving company objectives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals starting their administrative career, with guidance and professional development provided as you gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. Our ideal candidate embraces attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing routine administrative tasks. You will be responsible for leveraging your technical skills in software tools to create and maintain reports and scheduling arrangements, contributing to the overall success of the department. Reporting directly to your supervisor or manager, you will receive clear directions and have the chance to build expertise in administrative practices relevant to order processing and logistics coordination.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide reliable and efficient administrative support to individuals, teams, or departments by managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings and travel arrangements.
- Collect, review, and analyze operational data to prepare detailed reports, charts, and budgets using applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and specialized software.
- Maintain organized filing systems, databases, and archives to ensure easy retrieval of documents and records, complying with company policies for confidentiality and data management.
- Screen incoming calls and correspondence, responding to routine inquiries or redirecting to appropriate personnel to maintain effective communication channels.
- Coordinate logistics related to order processing and support functions by managing expense reports, invoicing, and inventory of office supplies to sustain smooth office operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate coordination of group activities and support the execution of business projects.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of internal and external communications on a consistent schedule, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism and reliability at all times.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; additional administrative or clerical training is advantageous.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email communication tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ensuring clear, concise, and professional correspondence.
- Ability to analyze data carefully and generate accurate reports supporting informed decision-making.
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and external contacts.
- Basic problem-solving skills with a willingness to seek guidance and learn new processes and systems.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workflow demands within a team-oriented setting.
- Typically, 0-1 year of general work experience, with on-the-job training and supervision provided to support your growth in this role.
Essential Job Function
The essential functions of this role require supporting administrative processes to ensure operations within the department run smoothly and efficiently. This includes routine data collection and report preparation that is accurate and timely, aiding management in monitoring and decision-making. You will be responsible for organizing and maintaining documentation systems crucial for day-to-day functions and long-term record-keeping compliance. Interfacing professionally with internal teams and external contacts will be a key aspect, including managing telephone calls, emails, and other correspondence effectively. Scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel, and events are fundamental responsibilities, requiring attention to detail and excellent time management skills to accommodate multiple calendars and priorities. Managing expense reports, invoicing processes, and monitoring office supply inventories are additional duties ensuring the administrative infrastructure supports business objectives reliably. This role requires you to work under close supervision while progressively gaining skills and knowledge in office administration, order processing, and logistics coordination. Physical abilities consistent with office activities such as prolonged sitting, computer use, and filing are expected. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals to fulfill these essential functions.
Exco Electric is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Exco Electric strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Exco Electric complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
