Administrative Assistant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations in Santa Maria, California. This is a position suited for someone who enjoys keeping administrative tasks organized, communicating professionally, and helping teams run efficiently. The ideal candidate will contribute to front-office coordination, maintain accurate records, and provide responsive support for routine business needs.

Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day clerical activities to keep office operations organized and on schedule.

- Receive and direct incoming calls with professionalism, ensuring inquiries are handled promptly or routed appropriately.

- Welcome visitors and provide front-desk support to create a positive and efficient office experience.

- Enter, update, and maintain information in internal records with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

- Prepare, sort, and file documents so that materials remain accessible and well organized.

- Assist team members with general administrative tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, and routine office coordination.

Requirements

- Ability to answer inbound calls professionally and communicate clearly with internal and external contacts.

- Working knowledge of general office procedures and day-to-day administrative practices.

- Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.

- Comfortable performing receptionist and front-desk responsibilities in a detail-focused setting.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet routine deadlines.

Talent Match®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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