Receptionists/Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Receptionists/Secretaries

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Location: Albany, NY (12205)

Shift Timings: Mon-Fri (7:30am to 3:30pm)

Pay: USD 19/hr USD 21/hr

Provides front desk reception and clerical support by managing calls and visitors, entering and maintaining data, processing records, performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, and ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a receptionist, answers telephone and personal inquiries, routes visitors and calls, secures and gives out routine information relating to office operations and activities.
• Provides clerical assistance, as needed.
• Enters data into the computer.
• Enters statistical data on manual or computerized forms.
• Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards or other materials in accordance with office procedures.
• Makes simple arithmetic calculations, computes data from requisitions, statistical reports, time reports or other records. Utilizes office equipment including phone system, copiers, printers, etc.
• Records and delivers messages.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English. Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of office management and clerical processing.
• Ability to handle routine administrative details independently.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed. Ability to analyze and summarize information in both narrative and numerical form.
• Ability to prepare and maintain program records and routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize and maintain office files.
• Ability to collect information from various sources for program operations.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Good phone skills
• Professional dress and appearance
• Punctuality and reliability.

Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.