Administrative Assistant

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC has an opening for an Administrative Assistant to support our office in Charleston, SC. You will have the opportunity to create and maintain a collegial work environment and ensure organizational effectiveness, communication and efficiency. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join as a key member of an active, enthusiastic and growing office. This role will have a significant impact through a variety of duties including, but not limited to:

Essential Skills:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Nashville office; either through telephone or face to face
• Provide general administrative support to various departments within the organization
• Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, and organizing documents
• Coordinate meetings and appointments, including scheduling and sending out reminders
• Assist with event planning and logistics
• Perform basic research tasks as needed
• Coordinate the stock of supplies and equipment for day-to-day office operations
• Collaborate with team members on special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous office or administrative experience is a plus
• Familiarity with office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines
• Knowledge of basic office management software and tools
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and tasks

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in administrative tasks and office procedures
• Opportunity to work closely with professionals in various departments

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.