Administrative Assistant

Location: Houston
Discipline: Hospitality
Job type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 16 April 2024 - 31 May 2024

​Our client, a luxury hotel in the medical district, is looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This is a temporary 4 week assignment.

​Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.  The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools, like MS Excel and office equipment. 

Shift

Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct phone calls

  • Organize and schedule appointments

  • Plan meetings and take detailed minutes

  • Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms

  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports

  • Develop and maintain a filing system

  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures

  • Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers

  • Maintain contact lists

  • Book travel arrangements

  • Submit and reconcile expense reports

  • Provide general support to visitors

  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

  • Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers

Requirements and Skills:

  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

  • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines

  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

  • High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus

  • Must be able to successfully pass a Background Chec