Position: Administrative Assistant

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Id: 2382

# of Openings: 1

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant in our Phoenix office. In this role, you will provide administrative support to site leaders, engineers, architects, and technicians.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly professional and motivated individual to make an impact within our professional services firm. A successful administrative professional will have strong customer service experience, demonstrated leadership and a passion to support the office.

Job Activities:

+ Manage administrative functions and support the needs of the office and project teams

+ Work closely with project teams on compilation and distribution of documents, spreadsheets, and tracking of client needs

+ Schedule travel including transportation, accommodations and provide detailed itineraries

+ Collaborate with other offices to ensure smooth workflow and communication

+ Support the office with general administrative tasks including front desk management, answering phones, greeting visitors, maintaining office equipment and ordering supplies

+ Coordinate office and client meetings, as well as office events

+ Assist staff with other needs such as research, technical writing, and marketing/ business development

Specific Requirements include:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related area of study preferred

+ Associated degree in related field required

+ Proven experience in office administrative or similar role

+ 5+ years of administrative support experience

+ Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for quality

+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

+ Strong oral and written communication skills and proven organizational abilities

+ Ability to assign priority, meet and manage multiple projects and deadlines

+ Must be a self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude that sets high standards for quality

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eight consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

+ 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

+ Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

+ Short & Long-Term Disability

+ Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ Professional Development and Training

+ Mentoring Program

+ Paid Time Off

+ Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

+ Pet Insurance Plan

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" below.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.