Administrative Assistant

Dixon is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Chestertown, MD! 

In this role, you will provide essential support to the human resources team. At times you will be the first point of contact for our visitors and callers, ensuring that all interactions are handled efficiently and courteously. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and has strong communication skills. This role is ideal for someone eager to support the efficient operation of the HR department. 

The potential targeted range for this position is $17 - $21/hr.

Responsibilities: 

• Support event planning and coordination to ensure successful execution
• Collaborate with HR on tasks and initiatives as required such as filing and HR communications
• Answer and route incoming calls promptly and professionally using our switchboard system
• Greet and assist visitors and staff at the front desk
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor badges as needed
• Handle mail, packages, and deliveries
• Perform other administrative duties as needed 
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk/reception area

Competencies: 

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities 
• Prior experience in a receptionist or customer service role preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor 
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. 

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law.  To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements.  The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)