Administrative Assistant

Description We are seeking an Administrative Assistant based in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity within a dynamic environment where your skills in customer service, data entry, and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications will be highly valued. Responsibilities: Greet and assist guests or customers, ensuring a welcoming environment. Handle inbound and outbound calls, providing excellent customer service. Undertake data entry tasks, maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word for various administrative duties. Assist with photo registration processes, ensuring all details are correctly logged. Answer phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. Undertake prooing of documents, ensuring accuracy and coherence. Conduct filing and copying tasks, ensuring documents are organized and accessible. Respond to email correspondence promptly and professionally. Requirements Proficient in answering inbound calls in a professional and courteous manner Demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service Ability to perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently Skilled in managing email correspondence and ensuring timely responses Experience in handling both inbound and outbound calls Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook for managing emails, appointments, contacts, and tasks Competent in using Microsoft Word for creating and editing documents Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Must have a proactive approach and the ability to work independently Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions Prior administrative or relevant work experience is preferred. 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.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) .