Administrative Assistant

Sun World International is a global fruit genetics company headquartered in Bakersfield and La Quinta, California. At the heart of Sun World’s business is a commitment to developing new fruit varieties that can be grown in a sustainable way and optimized for yield, flavor, and appearance.  A general administrative assistant position is available in the legal department located in Bakersfield.  At Sun World, you are part of an international team that values passion, respect, and leadership to envision and create the future.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Assistant is a full-time hourly position that reports to the department manager with responsibilities that include:

  • Work closely and effectively with the department manager team members to maintain domestic and international agreements or related documents in accordance with regional regulations and best practices;
  • Responsible for the processing of invoices, requests for billing, and various domestic/international licensing intellectual property documents, including recordation and legalization where required;
  • Support IP portfolio management and enforcement activities under supervision
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, and occasional company events
  • Assist with data management and record keeping for capital and operating budgets, expenses and department activities
  • Ensure smooth operations at the site includes occasional event planning, organizing meetings and travel, and assistance with special projects and reporting
  • Assist with data management and record keeping for capital and operating budgets, expenses and department activities
  • Support IP portfolio management and enforcement activities under supervision
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, occasional company events
  • Periodically greet and sign-in visitors upon their arrival to the site with a friendly and professional attitude
  • Provide general administrative support to department

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Skills and Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college preferred
  • Notary preferred but not required
  • Strong oral and written skills including business and technical writing styles
  • Ability to interact with people from different countries and regions
  • A collaborative mindset, team spirit, and “can do” attitude
  • Excellent time management and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrates a growth-mindset with a desire to learn and grow in the role
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required
  • Administrative and office experience required

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to sit, use hands-to-finger, handle controls, and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stop. Employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, as well as, work with a computer monitor.

Hours:

40 hours/week, Monday-Friday

LOCATION:

Sun World Office Bakersfield, California

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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