administrative assistant (temporary).

Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity to build your career within a New York State office? We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant for a 1–2 year contract position with potential for extension. In this position, you will be the backbone of day-to-day office operations, managing calendars, processing documentation, and handling public and internal inquiries with a high level of professionalism.

To qualify, candidates should bring 1–2 years of prior administrative or clerical experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Because this role supports a critical state workflow, we are moving on an accelerated hiring timeline. Virtual interviews will be conducted this Tuesday and Wednesday via Zoom/Teams, with a firm start date of Monday, June 29th. If you are a proactive communicator who thrives in an organized environment and you are ready to hit the ground running next week, submit your resume today for immediate consideration.

salary: $18 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
education: High School



Responsibilities

• Office Coordination: Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls; greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff or program areas.
  
  
• Calendar & Scheduling: Manage calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate staff meetings, and arrange virtual or in-person conference logistics.
  
  
• Document Management: Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, memos, and reports using standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace).
  
  
• Data & Records: Maintain, update, and organize physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity in agency databases.
  
  
• Mail & Operations: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and deliveries; monitor and order office supplies as needed.
  
  

Skills

• Oral Communication
• Handling Confidential Information
• Problem Solving
• Transcribing Notes
• Scheduling Appointments
• Maintaining Calendars
• Organization
• Prioritizing
• Working Independently
• Decision Making
• Answering Phones
• Written Communication
• Administrative Duties
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Phones
• Scheduling
• Data Entry

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Experienced

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.