Office Assistant

Description

We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily front desk and administrative operations for a non-profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Contract position will play an important role in welcoming guests, maintaining accurate records, and assisting department leadership with routine office needs. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of reception and clerical responsibilities in a busy academic support environment.

Responsibilities:

- Greet visitors in a courteous manner, manage front desk activity, and help direct inquiries to the appropriate staff members.

- Support student check-in processes and ensure a smooth and positive experience for individuals arriving for services or appointments.

- Maintain and update information in office records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Provide day-to-day clerical support, including document preparation, data entry, filing, and general administrative tasks.

- Assist directors and managers with departmental coordination, routine correspondence, and other office-related needs.

- Use Microsoft Word and other standard office tools to create, edit, and organize documents efficiently.

- Help keep the office organized by monitoring administrative workflows and supporting back-office operations as needed.

Requirements

- Previous experience in an office assistant, receptionist, or administrative support role.

- Ability to manage front desk responsibilities while maintaining a courteous and detail-oriented approach.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and confidence using standard office software.

- Strong clerical skills, including data entry, document handling, and record maintenance.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

- Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with managers, and directors.

- High level of accuracy, discretion, and reliability in an administrative setting.

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