Administrative Assistant – Part-Time Contract

Administrative Assistant – Part-Time ContractLocation: Columbia, MDEmployment Type: Part-Time | ContractWork Arrangement: 100% OnsiteSchedule: Monday–Friday | 10AM-2PMPay Rate: $22.00–$25.00 per hourStart Date: ASAP

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Position OverviewWheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a professional and organized Administrative Assistant for a part-time contract opportunity in Columbia, Maryland. This onsite position provides front desk reception and administrative support to help maintain efficient office operations and create a welcoming experience for visitors, clients, employees, and vendors.The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple administrative priorities. This position requires working in the office Monday through Friday for four hours each day.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary front desk receptionist, greeting visitors, clients, employees, and vendors professionally and courteously.Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming office environment.Answer and route incoming phone calls, emails, and correspondence to the appropriate personnel.Receive, sort, distribute, and track incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and office communications.Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.Coordinate conference room reservations, meeting logistics, and room preparation.Keep meeting spaces organized, stocked, and ready for use.Order and monitor office supplies, equipment, and inventory.Provide administrative support to managers and team members across departments.Prepare documents, reports, correspondence, and presentations.Maintain accurate records, files, and administrative documentation.Assist with scheduling, calendar management, data entry, and general clerical tasks.Support special projects and additional office initiatives as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.Two or more years of experience as an administrative assistant, office coordinator, office administrator, receptionist, or front desk professional preferred.Experience supporting multiple departments and coordinating daily office operations preferred.Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendars, presentation software, and virtual collaboration tools.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Professional attitude and demeanor.Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.Experience with scheduling, meeting coordination, data entry, filing, and records management.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentAbility to maintain regular and reliable attendance for the required onsite schedule.Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, handle materials, and operate standard office equipment.Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 10 pounds.Ability to perform essential job functions in a standard office environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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