Office Administrator II/III, Health Sciences (1246)

Exponent (www.exponent.com) is a leading engineering and scientific consulting Firm dedicated to helping our clients solve their technical problems.

Exponent is looking for an Office Administrator for our Oakland, CA office. Responsibilities will include: preparing reports, presentations and exhibits; maintaining complex files; managing databases; searching and investigating information, and processing departmental documents. The individual in this position will support a staff of 15 scientists in our Health Sciences Practice. This individual will also serve as a liaison between employees and clients. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating diverse administrative tasks with the Menlo Park headquarters, including project initiation, accounts payable, tracking expenses on project billing, and preparing select client invoices. General office management tasks will include working with other administrative assistants to coordinate and prioritize workflow within the office and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, composition, editing and proofreading skills. The successful candidate must exhibit competency in personal computers including word processing, data processing, and communications equipment. The candidate must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and have research experience using the Internet. In addition, this individual must be able to work under critical time deadlines, re-evaluate priorities, and interact with all levels of personnel. Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, open to new learning experiences, flexible and a team player, and must be attentive to details. At least four years of related work experience are required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

For consideration, please apply online at www.exponent.com/career and reference 1246 as the keyword.

Exponent offers an excellent benefits package, including company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement Program, with a 7% company contribution. Exponent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.