Administrative Assistant I

Are you an administrative professional looking to join an organization with a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture? The Weitz Company is hiring an Administrative Assistant to be located in LaVista, NE, on the Supply Chain team. 

The Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in keeping the business unit leadership team organized to ensure seamless coordination of daily priorities, meetings, communications and initiatives. If you take pride in providing an excellent level of support to an organization and company leaders, this could be a great fit for you! 

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to various departments as requested.
• Prepare special reports, memoranda, letters of confidential nature, and routine correspondence on behalf of the business.
• Assist in coordination and organization of company events such as meetings, travel, conferences, and department activities.
• Responsible for ordering and storing office, break room, and express mail service supplies as requested or as needed.
• Code invoices to the correct cost code.
• Ensure the prompt scheduling of office equipment maintenance.
• Set up and maintain a filing system that ensures easy and efficient retrieval of information.  

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience working in an administrative assistant equivalent role
• Skills:
  • Extremely organized and comfortable multi-tasking
  • Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • High level of professionalism and tact
  • Ability to proactively anticipate needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to provide quality work in a timely manner
  • High level of confidentiality
• Technology:
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.  

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