Administrative Assistant
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Robert Half
Des Moines, IA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Description We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and provide dependable coordination for their office in Des Moines, Iowa. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities with accuracy, and communicates professionally across a range of administrative tasks. The right candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to help keep workflows efficient and well organized.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for office leadership and assist field personnel with a wide range of operational needs.
- Handle incoming calls and emails, respond to routine inquiries, and direct requests to the appropriate contacts in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records through data entry, document updates, and organized tracking of important information.
- Coordinate calendars, schedule appointments, and help arrange meetings and other business activities as needed.
- Prepare, format, and revise correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Requirements Requirements:
- At least 2 years of administrative support experience in an office environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at once while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience handling inbound calls, email communication, and general customer service responsibilities.
- Strong data entry skills with the ability to maintain organized and reliable records.
- Comfortable scheduling appointments, coordinating activities, and supporting changing business priorities.
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