Administrative Assistant
- Henrico, VA, United States
$19 to $20 USD / hour
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- $19 to $20 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for a busy dispatch team in Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys staying organized, handling high-volume administrative tasks, and communicating with external partners in a clear and organized manner. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, reviewing operational information, and helping keep department activities moving efficiently. PLEASE NOTE: This is an onsite role with a schedule of M-F, 11pm-7am. You must be available for this schedule to be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and update a high volume of information with accuracy across departmental records and tracking documents.
- Review reports regularly, identify missing or inconsistent details, and help maintain organized documentation for the dispatch function.
- Communicate with carriers to request, confirm, and follow up on required information in a timely and organized manner.
- Provide administrative support to the dispatch team by coordinating routine office tasks and assisting with daily workflow needs.
- Answer inbound calls, respond to general inquiries, and direct messages to the appropriate team members.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain spreadsheets, correspondence, and other office materials using Microsoft Office applications.
- Support front-office and receptionist-related duties as needed to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Previous experience in an administrative assistant, office support, or similar coordination role.
- Strong data entry skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with carriers and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong phone etiquette and experience handling inbound calls.
- Solid general administrative skills, including document handling, reporting support, and office coordination.
More about this job
Skills
- Documentation
- Administrative support
- Workflow
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Meet deadlines
- Reporting