Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Location: Rochester, NY Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week Contract Duration: September 21, 2026 January 8, 2027 Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration. Position Overview We are seeking an organized and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and office support for a busy Rochester location. This role will help ensure smooth office operations while serving as a primary point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities, and able to quickly respond to changing office needs. Key Responsibilities Provide general administrative and office support, including processing and distributing mail, answering phones, greeting visitors, coordinating printing requests, and assisting with other day-to-day tasks. Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and visitors, helping resolve or coordinate office-related requests. Manage office supplies, equipment, kitchen/pantry items, and other workplace resources. Assist with facility and housekeeping requests and perform light office upkeep and non-janitorial cleaning activities as needed. Provide basic troubleshooting and coordination for conference room and A/V equipment. Support meetings and events, including room setup, vendor coordination, last-minute logistical needs, and day-of execution. Communicate with vendors and provide direction when adjustments are needed during meetings or events. Manage meeting and workspace reservations to maximize office space utilization. Address scheduling or space conflicts and work with employees to identify appropriate solutions. Support additional administrative and office-service needs as assigned. Qualifications Previous administrative assistant, office coordinator, receptionist, workplace services, or similar experience preferred. Strong customer service and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple requests and adapt to changing needs. Comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership. Basic experience with office technology, conference room equipment, and A/V systems is preferred. xavwley Must be comfortable working onsite in Rochester 5 days per week . Bernard Nickels & Associates