Administrative Assistant-ny
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (New York City, New York)

Description: About Kaplan Test Preparation & Admissions Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is far and away the world leader in the test prep industry and has served well over 3 million students. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, Kaplan offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its Web site, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). About Kaplan K12 Learning Services Kaplan K12 Learning Services partners with schools and districts to provide high-quality instructional programs that improve results and help all students achieve. A division of Kaplan Test Prep and Kaplan Inc., Kaplan K12 works closely with our school partners to build proficiency in reading and mathematics, improve performance on state tests, and increase college opportunities. The K12 division is a fast paced and rapidly growing part of Kaplan’s business, and it offers career advancement opportunities for its bright, enterprising employees. Summary The administrative assistant ensures that guests are greeted and announced between the hours of 8:30am and throughout the day until 6:00pm. In addition, the administrative assistant will provide support on projects from different departments. There will be relief coverage for a one-hour lunch. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Greet visitors in a professional, friendly, and welcoming manner • Maintain records of visitors, announce arrival and ensure they are appropriately directed to their meeting location • Work on administrative projects including: copying, filing, typing memos/correspondence, scheduling, assisting with mailings, meeting planning, travel arrangements, expense reports, sorting faxes/mail, etc. • Ensure that the reception area is neat and orderly • Ensure all employees use ID when entering the office • Daily purchase order tracking • Daily tracking inventory and ordering shipments • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree • Experience in an office environment • Superior customer service skills and phone etiquette • Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills • Reliability and punctuality • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • High energy level and the ability to multi-task effectively • Professional working manner and appearance • Ability to function independently at a high level • Should have experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), the Internet and e-mail • Ability to work from 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday Qualifications: See Job Description Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits: *401(k) plan *Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans *Business casual dress code *Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days *A friendly, team oriented environment Job Location: New York, NY Job Number: 6210BR Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com Company Profile: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the world leader in the test prep industry and has served millions of students in nearly 70 years. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, and private tutoring options, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 60 standardized tests in the U.S. and the U.K., including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides college and graduate admissions consulting services, as well as after-school learning programs for K-10 students through its SCORE! centers. Additionally, the division's K12 Learning Services unit is a leading nationwide provider of a broad range of academic intervention and support programs for school districts seeking to meet the demands of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).