Administrative Assistant
- Portland, ME, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 1–3 years of administrative or office support experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Summary:
The Office Administrative Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including answering phones, recording meeting notes, sending out deliverable action items, maintaining files, and supporting managers staff with various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
· Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails.
· Maintain organized filing systems (physical and digital).
· Scan and organize incoming mail.
· Make routine bank deposit deliveries.
· Complete administrative updates to portals/online tools, and tasks of operations.
· Prepare and edit documents, reports, and correspondence as requested.
· Order and maintain office supplies and coordinate service requests.
· Assist with data entry, invoicing, and light bookkeeping tasks.
· Support event coordination, travel arrangements, and internal communications.
· Ensure office areas are tidy, stocked, and compliant with safety protocols.
· Perform other administrative duties as assigned by leadership.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- 1–3 years of administrative or office support experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15–20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies or packages).
More about this job
Skills
- Support managers
- Data entry
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative support
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
- Work independently
- Heavy lifting