Administrative Assistant, Jr.

Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. With such renowned brands as Prentice Hall, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, NCS Pearson, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools, and educational services in all available media to a worldwide marketplace, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond. Internationally we operate in 55 countries and 27 languages and have more global publishing than any other competitor.Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D. The Administrative Assistant must be able to provide general office support to the department staff. This position requires someone who can evaluate and compile data, work with spreadsheets and word documents, handle incoming correspondence from internal/external customers, and maintain control of files for department management. The position will be responsible for managing and maintaining all vendor contracts, direct purchasing and vendor shipments and fill in as a backup for email correspondence within the department. They will also be responsible for keeping up to date all employee data and managing customer service monthly announcements. Prior related work experience, at least one to 3 years of related experience and/or training. Formal education or equivalent, must have a minimum of high school diploma or general education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills required are the ability to interpret documents such W9 forms, Vendor forms, procedures manuals and instructions, making sound common sense business decisions.Attention to detail is a must.Must also be familiar with PC and standard PC programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent analytic and number skills.Must be able to work independently and work well under pressure.Ability to work overtime as needed.