Professional Administrative Assistant position

New England Region is seeking an experienced, high-energy, hard-working, self-starter administrative professional to provide operational administrative support. INTERVIEW NOW FOR THIS POSITION: https://interview.harqen.com/interviewnow/19700/3161 Before you apply for this job, copy and paste this link into a new window in your browser and follow the instructions to answer some questions with your phone. This will help us get to know you better and find the right position for you faster. * Ability to manage complex calendars using Outlook, book calendars for meetings and cover the reception desk * Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must * Expert in Microsoft Office suite including moderate to advanced PowerPoint skills and moderate Excel skills * Ability to triage and prioritize tasks - including long-term assignments and urgent tasks * Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines * Must be able to use professional work skills, discretion and good judgment at all times * Ability to work with well-established team and be a team player * Strong planning and organizational skills * Ability to jump into tasks involved in facilities management and general office upkeep * Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion * Work on diverse administrative assignments with competing priorities, including event planning management * Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail The successful candidate will: * be a true partner who has the intellectual curiosity to develop a strong command which will allow him/her to use judgment and experience to make independent decisions. * has a "sink or swim" attitude and thrives in and enjoys a fast-paced environment, remains calm under pressure and possesses the ability to work quickly with ever changing work-priorities. * welcomes new challenges and learning opportunities, is proactively committed to self-improvement, regularly seeks out performance feedback, and works well independently in a collaborative environment. * has proactive problem solving skills, excellent judgment, positive attitude, and superior organizational skills are all required for success. * has strong attention to detail and a "get it right first time" attitude are basic requirements * has a strong sense of urgency, the ability to think beyond the initial set of facts or issues, and a strong orientation towards self-reliance and resourcefulness will distinguish the best candidates. * is available for overtime as needed. Experience: * Prefer a minimum of 5 or more years of related experience as an administrative professional; experience in the Venture Capital or Private Equity industry a plus. Education: * Bachelor's Degree 6 month contract/ $26.00/hour Before you apply for this job, copy and paste this link into a new window in your browser. https://interview.harqen.com/interviewnow/19700/3161 You'll use your phone to answer a few short questions, and it will be just like leaving a voice mail. Once we review your answers, we'll be back in touch if we need additional information.