Administrative Assistant

Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity in the government industry, specifically for an Administrative Assistant in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role centers around administrative tasks, customer service, and data management, requiring a detail-oriented professional to contribute to our team's efficiency and productivity. Responsibilities: • Handle inbound and outbound calls, providing exceptional customer service. • Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. • Manage email correspondence with both internal and external stakeholders. • Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars to ensure smooth operations. • Coordinate with city and elected officials, facilitating their office visits. • Track and manage invoices, contributing to effective budgeting processes. • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for various tasks. • Exercise critical thinking to foresee potential scheduling conflicts and propose solutions. • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and information. • Participate in event planning, contributing to successful execution of office events. Requirements • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. • Excellent customer service skills with experience in answering inbound calls and handling both inbound and outbound calls. • Strong written communication skills with experience in email correspondence. • Proficient in data entry tasks. • Experience in managing and scheduling appointments. • Skilled in various calendar management tools such as Google Calendar and electronic calendars, with the ability to maintain, manage, and coordinate multiple calendars. • Experience in attending, conducting, and coordinating various types of meetings such as pre-bid meetings, committee meetings, department meetings, and executive meetings. • Ability to distribute meeting minutes and facilitate virtual meetings using tools like Cisco Webex Meetings and GoToMeeting. • Experience in managing editorial calendars. • Understanding of government protocols and procedures. • Able to handle confidential information appropriately. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others in a team environment. • Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Excellent time management skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 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) .