Administrative Assistant

Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant / Office Assistant We are actively seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Administrative & Office Assistant to join our clients team in Columbia, MD. In this dual-focused role, you will serve as the welcoming face of our office, support local workplace logistics, and provide critical administrative assistance across multiple departments. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in maintaining an organized, efficient workspace, we would love to connect with you. The ideal profile for this position will be a candidate that offers 1 year of experience in a professional office setting or corporate environment. Please note that this role is 100% onsite.  

salary: $19 - $23 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Office Services & Facilities Support

• Reception & Visitor Management: Greet guests, candidates, and clients with warmth and professionalism; manage incoming phone calls and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Mail & Logistics: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries (USPS, FedEx, UPS); coordinate messenger or courier services as needed.
• Facilities Maintenance: Ensure communal areas—including the reception desk, conference rooms, and breakrooms—are clean, stocked, and presentable throughout the day.
• Vendor Coordination: Assist with managing local facility vendors (building maintenance, janitorial staff, office catering, and equipment repair).

Administrative & Operational Assistance

• Supply & Inventory Management: Monitor office and kitchen supply levels, track inventory, and place routine orders within budget guidelines.
• Scheduling & Meeting Prep: Coordinate internal and external meetings, reserve conference rooms, and arrange catering or AV equipment as needed.
• Document & Data Support: Assist teams with document formatting, filing (physical and electronic), scanning, data entry, and basic report preparation.
• Travel & Expense Support: Aid in arranging local or regional travel logistics and processing monthly expense reports or office invoices.
• Onboarding Logistics: Work with HR and IT to prepare workstations, badges, and welcome materials for new hires starting in the Columbia office.

Skills

• Written Communication
• Transcribing Notes
• Maintaining Calendars
• Scheduling Appointments
• Problem Solving
• Oral Communication
• Handling Confidential Information
• Answering Phones
• Administrative Duties (1 year of experience is required)
• Microsoft Office (2 years of experience is required)
• Google for Business Suite
• Organizational Skills
• Phones
• Scheduling

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.