Recruiting Intern/Summer Support - Westborough, MA

Recruiting Internship

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support to management and staff with administrative and operational support tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs administrative support to the recruiting team which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned.
• Coordinates interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Order drug and background screens for prospective employees.
• Review new applicants as needed.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; make arithmetic or statistical calculations.
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; operates standard office equipment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting department's service to the hiring managers.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Customer service principles and practices.
• Administrative practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of common office equipment.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Providing varied administrative assistance to a chief executive officer and high-level administrative staff.
• Providing customer service.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational materials.
• Composing correspondence and other written independently or from brief instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.