Administrative Assistant
We are looking for Administrative Assistant at MDPI KOREA. The position is based in the beautiful city of Seoul, Korea.
Fixed-Term Employee (term of employment of 12 months / subject to extension upon mutual agreement).
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist the market project leader (Marketing manager) and other project teams in promoting and implementing new projects.
- Assist in the data collection and marketing analysis of market activities in South Korean and provide relevant feedback.
- Handle inquiries related to all services of MDPI Korea.
- Handle general administrative tasks, including but not limited to filing, data entry, and document organization.
- Coordinate office logistics and ensure a smooth workflow.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain employee information and leave records.
- Keep track of the organization’s inventory, managing maintenance issues
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and administrative activities.
- Assist colleagues in preparing and submitting financial requests and
provide guidance on the proper procedures for financial transactions. - Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve any discrepancies in financial requests.
- Execute ad-hoc marketing and administrative tasks assigned by the manager
Requirements
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent.
- Excellent writer and verbal communication skills in English
- Must be a Korean citizen and native in Korean
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Strong team spirit and ability to work in a dynamic international environment.
- Good problem-solving abilities, actively identifying current and potential issues and determining the best solutions.
- Proven experience in financial administration or a similar role is a bonus
- Candidates with professional experience in academic publishing, exhibitions, or strategic planning are preferred.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Free personal leave usage
- Flexible working hours
- New employee Training
- Parental leave
- Snacks/Coffee
- Paid sick leave
- Reimbursement for related books purchasing
- Health check-ups (1/year)
- National holiday gifts/support
- Casual dress code
Additional Information:
- You must have the right to work and live in South Korea
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your complete application. Please submit your CV (EN & KR version).
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
MDPI Seoul Office established in 2023, focusing on market-oriented strategies, we aim to better cater to the needs of scholars in the Korean region, providing improved services. The Seoul office is committed to fostering strong relationships with local partners, businesses, and stakeholders to drive sustainable growth and foster a dynamic environment for scientific collaboration and advancement.
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- Locations
- Seoul office
Administrative Assistant
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