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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.
$48,800 / year median in Washington
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support for a busy department in SeaTac, Washington. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage confidential information, coordinate multiple priorities, and keep office processes running smoothly with minimal direction. The role also supports department communications, records administration, reporting, and meeting coordination while serving as a dependable resource for leadership and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced administrative support to department leadership and staff, independently managing day-to-day office coordination and handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Research and assemble information from multiple sources, then prepare clear reports, presentation materials, and public-facing documents for meetings, publications, and community outreach.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of departmental programs, procedures, staffing assignments, and active initiatives to support efficient internal operations.
- Oversee department web content and promotional materials, reviewing and organizing copy for guides, flyers, and online updates in partnership with communications teams.
- Administer filing and records systems in compliance with Washington State archiving requirements, coordinate public records responses, and support electronic records organization and routing.
- Track incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintain logs for assignments and schedules, and follow up with team members to help ensure timely completion of priorities.
- Assist with budget preparation by collecting cost information, compiling financial data, monitoring spending activity, and distributing regular budget status updates to leadership.
- Evaluate office procedures and administrative workflows, recommend improvements, and create standard operating documentation to strengthen consistency and efficiency.
- Provide direction and scheduling support for clerical staff, contribute to performance feedback, and help maintain effective daily coverage within the office.
- Support boards, committees, and leadership meetings by preparing agendas, recording minutes, and assembling status reports, charts, graphs, and presentation materials as needed.