Senior Administrative Assistant – Wilson, NC
Kelly is partnering with a Johnson and Johnson client in Wilson, NC to hire a Senior Administrative Assistant in Wilson, NC.
Pay: $38.46/hour
Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to support the VP, Project Development as a Senior Administrative Assistant at a leading biotech organization in Wilson, North Carolina. This position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless administrative operations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives within a dynamic and innovative environment.
This role provides high-level administrative support to the VP, Project Development. Responsibilities include managing administrative processes, coordinating communications, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of anticipating needs to drive efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical administrative support and facilitate communication for the VP and their team
  

• Manage departmental operations, including headcount tracking, budget oversight, and purchase order management
  

• Handle communications, correspondence, expense and invoice processing
  

• Coordinate schedules, travel arrangements, and internal/external meetings
  

• Support conference planning, contractor management, procurement, and special projects
  

• Prepare presentations and communication materials
  

• Coordinate and analyze projects, including monthly Program Management summaries
  

• Serve as a liaison with community groups and organizations to support local engagement
  

• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental practices
  

• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience
Required

• High School Diploma
  

• Minimum of 4 years of administrative experience supporting director-level or higher executives
  

• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization preferred
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
  

• Experience with travel coordination and group logistics

Preferred

• Experience with J&J systems and tools (Concur, AMEX Travel, Summit, AskGS, IRIS, Zoom)
  

• Associate’s degree or administrative certification
  

• Experience coordinating events
  

• Background in accounting, budgeting, or administrative support training
  

• Time management and video conferencing expertise

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a respected organization at the forefront of biotech innovation while playing a key role in executive support and operational excellence.
 

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