Project Administrator

Now Hiring Project Administrator

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM (Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air.)

Pay: $20.04 - $29.56 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accessible dashboards to consolidate Business Unit KPIs, objectives, and major business plan project progress.
• Conduct research, collect data, and perform analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, budgeting/expense tracking, travel authorizations, event planning, headcount tracking, and report preparation.
• Coordinate Business Unit meetings: schedule, prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and manage follow-up action items.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by management.
• Identify potential issues or bottlenecks, escalate concerns, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain organized files, presentation materials, spreadsheets, and executive reporting documents.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate and timely dashboards, KPI tracking, and executive reports
• Well-coordinated and documented meetings with clear follow-up
• Effective event planning and administrative support
• Proactive identification of risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvements
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of related experience in administration or project coordination.
• 1-2 years of project management experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (required).
• Automotive industry experience a plus, especially in planning, engineering, development, quality, inventory, or marketing.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Solid time management and decision-making skills.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

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