Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, English Language, High Reliability, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Jamaica, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Jamaica, NY
Type: Full-Time / Contract Position Summary Penda Aiken Inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn, New York. Our client is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to various program areas in Jamaica, NY. This role focuses on optimizing office workflows, executing daily clerical duties, and serving as a professional point of contact for stakeholders.
This position requires high reliability, exceptional organizational skills, and strong professional communication competencies. Primary Responsibilities
Program Support: Provide dedicated administrative and clerical assistance to specific program areas and department heads.
Documentation & Correspondence: Draft, format, and review professional correspondence and office documentation.
Calendar Management: Schedule appointments, organize agendas, and coordinate both paper and electronic filing systems.
Communications: Coordinate and arrange conference calls, manage incoming inquiries, and provide accurate information to callers.
Visitor Relations: Greet and receive visitors, customers, and other interested parties, ensuring professional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience performing routine clerical or administrative functions within a professional office environment.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing both physical and digital document organization systems and navigating basic office software.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong command of professional business English usage.
Compensation & Policy Guidelines
Holiday Pay: Employees will work holidays only at the request of the employer and will be compensated at straight pay.
Overtime: Overtime hours are worked only at the request of the employer and will be compensated at the standard overtime rate.