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Administrative Assistant - Contract

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years of expert-level experience, strong technical support skills, problem-solving abilities, and coordination skills without being a supervisor.
  • You will provide administrative support, prepare reports and presentations, respond to correspondence, and handle phone calls and scheduling tasks daily.

Requirements

  • Expert level, typically 10+ years of experience.
  • Provides more technical support than administrative support.
  • Typically viewed as a technical/functional specialist in discipline.
  • Ability to apply extensive knowledge and experience to a wide variety of situations.
  • Recommends solutions to complex problems.
  • Performs major accountabilities.
  • Typically acts as a lead in the technical/functional area, coordinating the work of others, but is not a supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Provides general administrative support to a department, group of professionals, or individual.
  • Compiles and analyzes basic information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials, prepares charts, graphs, or tables as necessary.
  • Receives and responds to routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review.
  • Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.
  • Usually works on generalized routine assignments that do not require a broad knowledge of the corporate organization.
  • Duties typically include typing reports, correspondence, copy, answering the phone, and scheduling.

FAQs

What is the nature of the contract position for the Administrative Assistant role?

The position is a contract opportunity that is project-based or for other short-term engagements requiring specialized skills.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant?

The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support, compiles and analyzes information for reports or presentations, manages routine correspondence, and performs duties like typing, answering phones, and scheduling.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The position requires expert-level experience, typically 10+ years.

Will I be considered an employee of ConocoPhillips if hired for this contract position?

No, candidates for contract opportunities are not considered employees of ConocoPhillips or any of its subsidiaries.

Is this position focused more on technical support or administrative support?

The role provides more technical support than administrative support, and the candidate is expected to be viewed as a technical/functional specialist in their discipline.

Are there any benefits offered for this contract position?

No, candidates hired for contract positions will not be eligible for employment benefits.

What type of skills and experience are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include the ability to apply extensive knowledge to a variety of situations, recommend solutions to complex problems, and coordinate the work of others in a technical/functional area.

Where can I find more information about regular full-time employment opportunities at ConocoPhillips?

Interested candidates can begin their search for full-time job opportunities at the following link: https://careers.conocophillips.com/.

Is there a specific location for this position?

Yes, the position is based in Houston, TX.

What type of judgment is required for this role?

The role requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.

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10,001+
Employees
2012
Founded Year

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