Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Hazelwood, MO (Fully Onsite) 
Hire Type: Contract (6+ Months)
Compensation: $23-24/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to a busy department. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively, and enjoys managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Job Duties: 

• Provide administrative support to department leaders and team members.
• Prepare, edit, and format documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Answer and direct phone calls, greet visitors, and respond to general inquiries.
• Schedule meetings, conference rooms, and appointments.
• Maintain filing systems and organize electronic and paper records.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Assist with financial record keeping and basic data entry.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Sort, distribute, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Support special projects and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Previous administrative or office support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Professional demeanor with a customer-service mindset.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.