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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

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