Administrative Assistant

Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the Local Government sector located in Artesia, California. You will be a part of our team where your main responsibilities will be to maintain customer service standards, handle inbound and outbound calls, and manage administrative tasks.Responsibilities: Handle inbound and outbound calls, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction. Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly. Conduct data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. Manage email correspondence professionally and in a timely manner. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for various administrative tasks. Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars effectively. Provide comprehensive administrative assistance as required by the team. Requirements Demonstrated experience in answering inbound calls professionally and efficiently. Proven customer service skills, with the ability to handle queries and complaints in a courteous manner. Proficiency in data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Comfortable with email correspondence, capable of drafting, editing, and sending emails on behalf of the team. Experience in handling both inbound and outbound calls, maintaining excellent communication skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, capable of creating and editing spreadsheets. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, able to manage emails, contacts, and calendar events. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to create, edit, and present slideshows. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, capable of drafting, editing, and formatting documents. Experience in scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings. Prior experience in administrative assistance within a local government setting would be advantageous. ­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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .