Admin. Assistant (Newport)

Administrative Assistant

Currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to fill an opening with a company located in Newport,RI. Interested candidates should be able to type no less than 45 words per minute and be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant

— Administrative and clerical tasks (including faxing, filing, data entry and mail merging)

— Calendar maintenance (including meeting arrangements and deadlines)

— Greet and welcome all visitors within front office

— Direct all client and customer calls appropriately

— Travel arrangements (domestic & international)

— Prepare correspondence

— Respond to upper-management requests

Requirements of the Administrative Assistant

— Professional attitude and attire

— Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually

— Typing no less than 45 words per minute

— Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

— Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply