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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.
$46,218 / year median in New Jersey
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a real estate development organization in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable handling both administrative coordination and front-desk support. The person in this role will help maintain orderly records, review documentation for relevance, and assist with routine office tasks that keep the team running efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and organize physical and digital files to support efficient document access and recordkeeping.
- Review office documents, sort materials by importance, and identify items that should be retained or set aside.
- Provide general administrative support, including data entry and routine clerical tasks for the team.
- Answer incoming calls professionally, direct inquiries appropriately, and relay messages in a timely manner.
- Support reception coverage by greeting visitors and assisting with front-desk activities as needed.
- Help ensure office information is accurate, current, and easy for internal teams to locate.
- Communicate clearly with staff and external contacts to support smooth day-to-day operations.