Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title: Administrative Assistant I
Location: Minnetonka MN
Position Type: Part time
Requisition ID: JR100294
Description:
Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.
You belong at SEH
SEH is currenting searching for a Administrative Assistant I to join our talented Civil team!
Why our employee-owners love SEH:
- "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
- "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
- "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
- "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
- "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer
Why you’ll love SEH:
- Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
- Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
- Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
- Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
- Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
- Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
This Opportunity:
- Part-time role supporting both in-office and remote staff by performing a variety of administrative duties
- Based in the Minnetonka, MN office, working 4–6 hours daily over three days (preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Responsibilities include word processing, managing spreadsheets, data entry, and records management/filing
- Answering phones, handling office opening/closing tasks, processing mail and shipments, managing supplies, and maintaining office cleanliness
- Assisting with vendor contracts and order fulfillment
- Communicating effectively with clients, contractors, and SEH team members
- Supporting event planning as needed
- Escalating questions or issues to appropriate staff
- Coordinating projects and drafting reports
Essential Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar administrative support role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to understand and complete complex tasks with minimal supervision
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and solid organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on tasks and projects
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and phones
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with Adobe InDesign
- Experience using Workday
- Ability to manage multiple projects through effective prioritization and scheduling
- Willingness and ability to learn new software and support both office and project managers
- Familiarity with construction documents (e.g., specifications and related materials)
- Previous experience in an engineering or architecture firm
Who We Are
Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.
Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $19 and $23 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such committed to maintain equal pay for equal work and base all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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