Project Assistant

Assignment: Contract , AssociateExperience Level: 2-5 years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)Education Level: High School or equivalentSalary/Wage Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Per HourPost Date: 09/18/2006Start Date: 09/18/2006Expiration Date: 11/17/06Job Order Number: 000777Job Board Category: Administrative and Support Services2Job Description:
Would you love an opportunity to work contract for at least one year with a major oil and gas company in the Greenspoint area of North Houston? If so I need to hear from you today!!!! Please call Linda Meacham at 281-877-0707 if you meet the requirements!Program Management Office (PMO) AssistantOur client's 40-member project team is looking for an experienced Project Assistant to provide a wide variety of administration; project management and office support ensuring smooth and efficient running of the program office. This position reports to the PMO Manager and will be responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and some technical support for project team in their Houston TX office. The successful candidate will coordinate office administrative functions including project accounting, project management support, office maintenance, copy room, kitchens and common areas, coordinating in-house business meetings, travel arrangements, ordering and maintaining office inventory, file management and other office administration as deemed appropriate. Technical aspects of the job include updating Visio diagrams, oversight of the collaboration environment (Oracle Collab suite), set up of ids and access for consultants and other coordination with the IT staff.Note: To be considered, your resume must meet specific position requirements and you must identify either the job title or job code for a specific open position. Unsolicited resumes are not retained and resumes may be forwarded to a Westaff branch for possible placement opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
Characteristics needed to be successful include strong communication skills, self-starter, independent worker, and highly resourceful. Applicants will possess excellent IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and master new software and technical skills quickly. Prefer experience with previous project management assignments and some oil and gas business knowledge. This position requires a high level of interpersonal skills to handle internal customers and vendors and work with a diverse team of company employees and consultants. Must be able establish priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple competing tasks and demands. Candidate must possess strong written and oral communications skills along with strong organizational skills. Minimum 2 years of administrative experience required. Benefits:Westaff's staffing associates enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule as well as the support of professionals who can help launch and develop their careers. But there are many other advantages to working for Westaff. At Westaff, we want to ensure a positive work experience. We understand that taking care of your needs as our associate is one of the most important things we can do. So, as part of our commitment, we offer a generous benefits package including: Health and Life Insurance Plan Service Bonus Holiday Pay 401(k) Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Employee Stock Purchase Plan Credit Union Membership Direct Deposit CashPay Card
Note: Many of our benefits are subject to additional eligibility requirements. Not all benefits are offered at all Westaff offices. For more information, call your local Westaff representative.About Westaff: With more than 57 years of practice, it's no wonder that Westaff has earned the reputation as one of the largest staffing companies in the country, and one of the most experienced. Our success has continued throughout the rest of the world, supplying business solutions in every major market in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
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