Office Assistant - Columbia MD

Location: Columbia, MD

Pay: $20-$22/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday, standard business hours)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations for our client in Columbia, MD office. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is fully in office and is temp-to-perm.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and route phone calls, emails, and general inquiries
• Maintain and organize office files, records, and supplies
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and document preparation
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and conference rooms
• Support onboarding tasks and basic HR/administrative functions
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Provide general support to team members and leadership as needed

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative or office support experience preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and a customer-service mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate or professional office setting
• Familiarity with office management systems or tools
• Basic bookkeeping or calendar coordination experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.