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Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Office Coordinator – Arcola, IL
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Cap & Gown team, based in Arcola, IL is looking for an Office Coordinator to join our team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative aspects of the office area within the Cap & Gown Manufacturing/Operations plant. We are looking for someone who can excel in dynamic environment that challenges you to learn new things every day, and where you are encouraged to go above and beyond to expand your impact.
At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to all departments and the local leadership team.
Assist with metric reporting, training sessions, candidate interviews, new hire onboarding, and time and attendance tracking.
Help plan and coordinate employee events, meetings, and conference calls.
Create and maintain plant communications including plant-wide email announcements, newsletters, etc.
Serve as the “Director of First Impressions” at the front desk and provide responsive, jovial interactions with visitors.
Support and field entry-level questions from employees and escalate them to the appropriate person.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
1+ year of administrative experience in addition to meeting the following requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Proven ability to build relationships in a cross functional environment
Multitask and prioritize efficiently
Maintain performance in fast-paced environment
A strong attention to detail and accuracy and passionate about processes
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
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