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Robert Half
Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,369 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can keep administrative workflows organized, respond professionally to incoming requests, and ensure the office remains well supplied and efficient. The role combines scheduling, reporting, communication, and general coordination to help the team stay productive.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate calendar activities, arrange meetings, and manage appointment scheduling to support smooth day-to-day operations.
- Monitor office supply levels, track inventory, and replenish materials to keep the workplace fully stocked.
- Prepare and submit expense documentation with accuracy while maintaining organized administrative records.
- Provide front-line office support by handling inbound communications, responding to emails, and directing requests appropriately.
- Perform data entry and maintain up-to-date information across administrative files, spreadsheets, and internal documents.
- Assist with general office administration, including document preparation, correspondence, and routine clerical tasks.
- Use Microsoft Office applications to create reports, update presentations, manage email traffic, and support team communication. Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or coordination role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage schedules, appointments, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling inbound and outbound calls in a detail-focused and customer-focused manner.
- Strong written communication skills for email correspondence and document preparation.
- Accurate data entry skills and the ability to maintain organized records.
- Dependable customer service skills with a proactive approach to supporting office needs.