What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Assistant position at Apex Placement & Consulting?
Keep Operations Moving. Support the Team. Make an Impact.
APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with a growing, employee-owned forensic consulting firm in Novi, MI seeking an organized and proactive Operations Assistant to support its technical and executive teams.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps things running smoothly. You’ll work closely with engineers, scientists, executives, clients, and vendors while helping manage the day-to-day operations of the office. If you’re someone who takes initiative, stays organized, and enjoys supporting a team, this could be a great opportunity to grow with a fast-paced organization.
What’s in it for you:
- $60,000 – $70,000 annual salary, depending on experience
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Full-time, in-person position
- 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 sick days
- Parental leave
- 401(k) match up to 6%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Employee-owned company with a collaborative and supportive culture
What you’ll be doing:
- Serve as the welcoming front-desk presence for the office, greeting visitors and handling incoming calls
- Keep conference rooms, common areas, and office spaces organized and ready for use
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and office logistics
- Monitor office inventory and order supplies, materials, and snacks as needed
- Coordinate office facilities, equipment, vendors, and service providers
- Run occasional office errands and assist with day-to-day operational needs
- Communicate with employees, clients, and other contacts while monitoring the general office email
- Schedule meetings and coordinate travel arrangements
- Assist with basic financial administration, including expense entry
- Identify operational gaps and take initiative to address them
- Provide administrative and operational support to executives, engineers, scientists, and other team members
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the overall success of the office
What we’re looking for:
- 0–4 years of experience in administration, operations, or a related area
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership without waiting to be asked
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Comfortable working in both Mac OS and Windows environments
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus
- Experience with Daylite, QuickBooks Online, Expensify, or Basecamp is a plus
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional administrative role. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on office operations while learning from and working alongside experienced technical and executive professionals. As the company continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to explore and develop within other areas of the organization.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000