Administrative Assistants

We are looking for Administrative Assistants for our client in Menands, NY

Job Title: Administrative Assistants

Job Location: Menands, NY

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $18hr - $22hr

• Routine administrative functions including: prioritizing multiple assignments, scheduling meetings and conference calls.
• Maintaining electronic schedules/calendars, and various tracking systems; answering telephone calls, typing correspondence, and ordering office supplies.
• Providing high level administrative support for project-specific workgroups, including taking notes and compiling minutes, synthesizing information, and preparing reports.
• Monitoring shared email inboxes for incoming correspondence,verifying the accuracy of information provided, referring inquiries to appropriate staff for processing,and following up as necessary to ensure a timely response.
• Completing special assignments and other necessary administrative functions as assigned.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working for a Federally funded nutrition program, such as WIC.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office setting, conducting a wide range of administrative tasks to support program operations. 
• Experience working in a government setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office SharePoint and PowerPoint, and WebEx.