Senior Administrative Assistant

3 MONTH CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION TO FULL TIME!

Our client in Burlington is hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant to perform various administrative and reception duties.

This is a mid level position suited for experienced candidates.

Hours: 9am-5pm
Pay: $25-28/hr

Job duties Include:

-Providing assistance to executives, including managing/maintaining schedules. managing travel arrangements, submitting expense reports etc
– Preparing reports, memos, letters, statements, presentations etc using Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel are a MUST!)
– Coordinating catering for luncheons and all other meetings
– Recording minutes and compiling, transcribing and distributing minutes to necessary parties
– Be first point of contact in the office, greeting visitors or callers and responding to inquiries/directing them to appropriate persons
– Ordering supplies, reading/distributing incoming/outgoing mail and answering routine letters, etc
– Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures, and providing clerical support to other departments

Required Skills:
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy and professionalism
– Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
– Knowledge of operating general office equipment
– Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel with ability to learn new or updated software
– Must have a post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration or similar