Administrative Assistant III

Harvey Nash USA

San Jose, CA • On-site

$34/hr

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Job description

Administrative Assistant III

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant who has a proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with sometimes high levels of ambiguity and independence. You have strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. You act quickly and have the ability to take initiative, follow-through on requests until completion, and use a keen attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills are key, and the ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities including senior level executives. Ideally be comfortable with learning new technologies on the fly, while supporting the team working in various locations throughout Santa Clara Valley and Asia regions. You'll perform a wide range of administrative duties, including conference room calendar management, booking travel, coordinating meetings and events and supporting the general department under the direction of the VP's Executive Assistant. You'll be producing, editing and reformatting documents and correspondence; preparing expense reports and purchase orders; updating organizational charts; coordinating department or equipment moves/managing seating & space planning; and providing support to a large diverse team of people with a variety of management styles. This opportunity also involves using your computer skills to create high quality graphic and text Keynote presentations often under tight timeframes. In addition, you'll prepare special reports requiring complex Excel spreadsheets. You will also be required to maintain ongoing reports and databases on internal systems and tools you create for inventory management.

Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 3 months (with possible extension)

Hours per week: 40

Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of administrative work experience or equivalent work required
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities including senior level executives
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with sometimes high levels of ambiguity and independence with sometimes varying working hours
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize and appropriately handle highly confidential and sensitive information
  • Experience creating high-quality presentations using Keynote is preferred
  • Proficient in Keynote, Excel, Pages and Numbers.
  • Ability to take initiative, follow-through on requests until completion, and use a keen attention to detail
  • Experience working with budgets/tracking equipment is strongly preferred
  • Previous Apple work experience is a plus
  • Ability to occasionally work outside of core business hours

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $ 32.00-$34.00 Hourly on w2.

Benefits will also be available and details are available at the following link:




Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Administrative Assistant?

A: To succeed as an Administrative Assistant, key technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as experience with calendar management and scheduling software. Soft skills such as excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities, along with a high level of attention to detail and adaptability, are also crucial for success in this role. By possessing these technical and soft skills, Administrative Assistants can efficiently manage daily tasks, provide top-notch support to their team, and lay a strong foundation for career growth and advancement in the administrative field.

Q: What is the career path for a Administrative Assistant?

A: A typical career progression for an Administrative Assistant involves starting as an entry-level Administrative Assistant, then advancing to roles such as Executive Assistant or Office Manager, and eventually moving into senior positions like Operations Manager or Department Head. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth in this role include learning software applications, developing communication and organizational skills, and gaining experience in areas like human resources, finance, or customer service. Long-term career prospects for Administrative Assistants may include transitioning into management roles, pursuing specialized certifications like project management or human resources, or exploring related fields like executive support or business administration.