Front Desk Administrative Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Towson, MD
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Environment: Fully Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary, approx 4 months

Position Overview

A growing organization in the Towson area is seeking a professional, organized, and customer-focused Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and vendors while providing administrative support across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate is personable, detail-oriented, and able to manage a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and friendly manner
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming phone calls and inquiries
• Manage calendars, scheduling requests, and meeting coordination
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Order and track office supplies, materials, and equipment
• Process business card and company apparel requests
• Assist with onboarding documentation and new hire materials
• Coordinate office lunches, meetings, and special events
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Support expense reporting and administrative recordkeeping
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, front desk, or office support role
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and commitment to customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating travel arrangements
• Experience supporting meetings, events, or office functions
• Familiarity with expense reporting or basic bookkeeping processes

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in keeping an office running smoothly, and brings a positive attitude to work each day. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, highly organized, and comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Professional and collaborative office environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience
• Ongoing support from the Ultimate Staffing team throughout your assignment
• Access to future temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire opportunities through Ultimate Staffing
• Build your professional network and gain exposure to a variety of organizations and industries
• Partner with a recruiter who is invested in your long-term career success, not just your next assignment