Administrative Assistant

Description We are looking for a skilled Administrative Assistant to join our team in Albany, New York. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to senior staff and ensure smooth office operations. This is a long-term contract position, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and schedule meetings for senior staff to ensure effective time management.

- Process incoming mail, handle faxing requirements, and manage photocopying tasks as needed.

- Organize and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems for efficient document retrieval.

- Draft and prepare thorough correspondence, including letters and reports related to incidents and complaints.

- Oversee daily office operations, providing support to senior management as required.

- Adapt to changing priorities by completing ad hoc assignments in a timely manner.

- Assist in orienting and training other support staff to ensure consistency in administrative processes. Requirements - Proven experience in administrative assistance or similar roles.

- Ability to handle high-volume tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

- Skilled in managing multiple assignments and shifting priorities effectively.

- Proficient in office administration practices, including filing systems and document management.

- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling for business communications.

- Capable of taking accurate notes and preparing thorough and well-organized documents.

- Knowledge of receptionist duties, data entry, and answering inbound calls. Talent Match®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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