Administrative Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Administrative Assistant for a Portland-based organization seeking a dependable and communicative administrative professional to support day-to-day operations. This is a 100% onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity in Downtown Portland, OR, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM-1:30 PM.

POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative and front-office support while ensuring daily responsibilities are handled accurately and efficiently. This role is ideal for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who is comfortable working with computers, communicating by phone, and managing a variety of administrative tasks. The successful candidate will quickly learn the responsibilities of the departing employee and become an independently productive member of the team.

PERKS:

• Competitive hourly compensation of $22.50/hour with the opportunity for long-term employment through a temp-to-hire arrangement.
• Consistent daytime schedule of 7:00 AM-1:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Stable, onsite opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
• Meaningful team support role where your organization, communication, and attention to detail directly contribute to smooth daily operations.
• Opportunity for professional growth by taking ownership of essential administrative functions and becoming a trusted resource for the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Answer and manage phone communications professionally, directing calls and assisting with inquiries as appropriate.
• Utilize computer systems and general office technology to complete administrative tasks and maintain accurate information.
• Learn and assume the administrative responsibilities currently managed by the departing employee.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members and external contacts while providing a professional and helpful experience.
• Maintain organization, accuracy, and efficiency while managing competing administrative priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous administrative or office support experience.
• Strong computer skills and comfort learning new systems and software.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional phone skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage daily responsibilities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, service-oriented approach to working with others.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:


The compensation for this position is $22.50/hour. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position following the temporary period. Additional permanent employee benefits will be provided upon conversion, based on the client's applicable benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:


Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.