Administrative Specialist

***The Administrative Specialist is the glue that holds the office together! If you’re the type of person who shines in an administrative support role for a dynamic team, we have a great opportunity for you!*** Our Lamar office in Tyler, Texas is now hiring a new team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Tyler, TX and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Administrative Specialist is to provide administrative, clerical, and receptionist support to the various departments. They will work closely with the Office or Business Manager to ensure that the office functions efficiently and effectively by assisting or ordering production, Proof of Performance (POP), billing, social media, and AP/AR responsibilities. **Why Lamar?** Lamar is a certified **Great Place to Work**, with **88%** of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. - Learn more about us on our official **[YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@TheLamarChannel).** - Check reviews and company updates on our **[Glassdoor page](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Lamar-Advertising-EI_IE5998.11,28.htm).** - Learn more about our [**Great Place to Work certification.**](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000144) **What you can expect from us:** - A Monday-Friday, 8a-5p work schedule - An hourly range of **$16 - $18 / hour** dependent on relevant experience and qualifications - 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure - 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth - A comprehensive training program - Career advancement opportunities - Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential - Multiple medical plan options and health savings account - Hospital and Critical Illness and Accident coverage - Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave - Employee Stock purchase plan - 401k plan with company match - Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program - A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback **What we're looking for in YOU:** - Requires an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal - Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. - Requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines - Strong work ethic – someone who takes great pride in professionalism, responsibility, and is proactive - Must be able to work independently and as a team member. - Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Ability to use fax machine, copiers, scanners and binding machines. - This position requires the ability to handle different challenges each day and adequately prioritize those demands **Education and experience:** - High school diploma or Equivalent required - Associates degree and/or bachelor’s degree (in Business, Marketing, or another related field) preferred - 2 years of office experience is required. In lieu of experience, college education will be accepted. - A driver’s license is preferred - Or another equivalent combination of education and experience **Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! *Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.*** ***Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com.*** **A day in the life:** - Complete all online and…