Administrative Assistant

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Cheshire, CT, USA
In-Office
50K-52K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Provide front-desk and guest/vendor support, manage office supplies and shared spaces, prepare/edit/format/proofread documents, assist project managers, accounting and HR, handle last-minute requests, and support the administrative team in a fast-paced consulting office.
Summary Generated by Built In

SLR International Corporation is currently seeking a full-time administrative professional with a high level of attention to detail to work in a fast-paced professional office environment. The administrative professional should be highly skilled in front desk services, management of inventory and common spaces, and editing and proofreading documents and will work with the administrative team to support technical and professional staff in the Cheshire, CT office. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who demonstrates an excellent work ethic, who has extensive experience with document creation, formatting and polishing, ideally someone who has proposal experience, who is flexible and outgoing, can communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and enjoys working in a team environment.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
Working @ SLR 
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. 
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: 
•    Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
•    The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
•    Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

    Responsibilities

    • Front desk and guest/vendor interaction.
    • Document preparation and editing.
    • Office supply and space management.
    • Support for project managers, accounting, and HR teams.
    • Handling last-minute requests with composure and accuracy.

    Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

    • Experience Level: Mid-level, with 2+ years of administrative experience.
    • Industry Exposure: Prior experience in consulting firms or similar professional environments.
    • Education: Associate’s degree in business, office administration, or a related field.
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Familiarity with PDF editing tools (Adobe, PDF-Xchange).
    • Experience with ERP systems (especially Deltek Vantagepoint and/or Sustain) is a plus.
    • Skilled in document editing, proofreading, and formatting.
    • Detail-oriented and organized.
    • Strong communicator—both written and verbal.
    • Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude.
    • Comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
    • Problem solver with a willingness to learn and take on varied tasks.

    Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
    SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.    
    At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  
    We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

    Skills Required

    • 2+ years administrative experience (Mid-level)
    • Prior experience in consulting firms or similar professional environments
    • Associate's degree in business, office administration, or related field
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Familiarity with PDF editing tools (Adobe, PDF-Xchange)
    • Experience with ERP systems (especially Deltek Vantagepoint and/or Sustain)
    • Skilled in document editing, proofreading, and formatting
    • Detail-oriented and organized
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude
    • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
    • Problem solver with willingness to learn and take on varied tasks
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    The Company
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    Year Founded: 1994

    What We Do

    SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.

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