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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.
$46,668 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a short-term Contract role. This assignment is expected to run for 2-4 weeks and requires someone who can keep administrative tasks organized while providing attentive front-desk and phone support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling routine office responsibilities, maintaining accurate records, and helping the team stay on track in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage front-desk activities by greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and creating a welcoming office environment.
- Respond to inbound calls in a courteous manner, route messages to the appropriate contacts, and provide timely follow-up when needed.
- Perform a variety of administrative support tasks such as preparing documents, organizing files, and assisting with day-to-day office coordination.
- Enter and update information in internal records with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.
- Support general receptionist functions, including monitoring communications and helping maintain smooth office workflow.
- Assist the team with scheduling, basic clerical duties, and other short-term administrative needs throughout the assignment. Requirements
- Prior experience in an administrative assistant, receptionist, or general office support role.
- Ability to handle incoming calls courteously and communicate clearly with internal and external contacts.
- Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable managing multiple administrative tasks in a structured office setting.
- Proficiency with standard office tools and general computer-based administrative work.
- Reliable availability to work Monday through Friday for the full 2-4 week contract period.