Office Assistant

Looking for an entry point into a professional office with room to grow? A local education-focused organization is seeking a dependable Office Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to its office team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying organized, helping people, and keeping routine office tasks moving without missing the details.

You'll support staff, respond to general inquiries, maintain records, and help coordinate documents and schedules. The role offers a mix of front-office interaction and behind-the-scenes administrative work, making it ideal for someone who wants to develop a strong foundation in office administration. The team is looking for someone who is approachable, reliable, comfortable using a computer, and willing to learn new systems and processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Answer incoming calls, respond to general inquiries, and direct requests to the appropriate department.
• Greet visitors and provide basic office or appointment information.
• Enter information into spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Scan, copy, file, and organize physical and electronic documents.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and internal activities.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, mailings, and document packets.
• Maintain office supply inventory and submit replenishment requests.
• Sort incoming mail and coordinate outgoing shipments.
• Update records and verify that documents are complete and accurate.
• Assist staff with basic reporting, data collection, and administrative projects.
• Maintain organized shared folders and filing systems.
• Provide general support to the office team during busy periods.
• 6 months to 2 years of office, reception, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Friendly, professional communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and ask questions when needed.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to help the team.
• Prior education or student services experience is helpful but not required.