Administrative Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$11.23
$17.32
$25.00
$28.32
About this job
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and highly organized Administrative Assistant for a contract opportunity in Houston, TX within a government and public sector office environment. This role is ideal for a professional administrative support candidate who enjoys keeping operations organized, supporting department staff, and serving as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, visitors, vendors, and the public.
The Administrative Assistant will provide day-to-day clerical, scheduling, document preparation, records management, and communication support in a busy office setting. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values professionalism, teamwork, accuracy, and contributing to meaningful public sector operations. The work environment is well suited for candidates who thrive in a structured, service-oriented setting with collaborative department staff and supportive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to department staff and leadership.
- Answer and route phone calls, respond to inquiries, assist visitors, and communicate professionally with internal and external contacts.
- Prepare, proofread, format, and distribute correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting materials, and other documents.
- Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, update records, perform data entry, and keep departmental information organized and accessible.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, preparing agendas, and supporting department activities.
- Order office supplies, support general office organization, maintain confidentiality, and assist with special projects as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $22 to $25 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Houston, TX.
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