About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department.
Key Responsibilities:
- 30% Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate; Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.
- 30% Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar.
- 25% Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.; Maintains Director' s email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication;
- 15% Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate; assists with some light accounting/budget review.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Director/Sr. Director
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- No travel required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Provides primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department.
- Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup.
- Typically assignments follow existing routines or instructions.
- Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems
- Typically, guidance is always available and prior permission is required before changing work methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes and the Internet.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, & strong interpersonal skills.
- Skills in operating office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, phone, etc.)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Decision Quality
- Collaborates
- Instills Trust
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Resourcefulness
Aplyr's read
Home Depot is a powerhouse in home improvement retail, attracting professionals passionate about customer service, logistics, and operational excellence.
What's promising
- •Strong market position as the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.
- •Diverse career opportunities across retail, corporate, and technology sectors.
- •Commitment to employee development with roles like Leadership Training Manager.
What to watch
- •Retail roles may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
- •High-pressure environment, especially in customer-facing positions.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance in corporate roles.
Why Home Depot
- •Extensive range of services beyond retail, including installation and repair.
- •Focus on asset protection with specialized roles like District Asset Protection Manager.
- •Investment in technology roles, such as Senior Salesforce Engineer, to enhance operations.
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About Home Depot
The Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including installation and repair.
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