Title: Title: Administrative Assistant Position Type: Long-term, temporary, 1yr Location: Albany, NY Hours: 37.5 hours week Salary: $20 per hour
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant for one of our clients. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial support and handle various administrative duties. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the office calendar and the Director’s daily schedule by independently scheduling, confirming, and canceling meetings and appointments with staff, agency program managers and business units, and all other parties. Ensure schedules are up to date and reliable.
• Receive and review all incoming and outgoing forms, correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop office document templates including formats for letters, memoranda, facsimiles, and travel itineraries, etc.
• Contact external customers (Contractors, Vendors), client agencies and consultant field staff reviewing and securing required reporting forms and monthly reports.
• Input all forms and correspondence and distribute to appropriate staff and program areas.
• Produce and edit correspondence and documentation for the Director’s review and signature.
• Coordinate the collection of data necessary to respond to inquiries from public and private entities.
• Screen visitors and telephone calls for appropriate routing.
• Respond to questions, research problems, and determine resolution; communicate and interpret agency policy and procedures; refer more difficult calls to appropriate staff; follow-up when necessary.
• Generate technical reports on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Experience in a state administrative setting is a plus.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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