Part-time Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Job Description

This part-time Administrative Assistant role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to support daily office operations by processing paperwork, managing documents, and handling client communications. You will work approximately five hours per day in a professional office environment, using Microsoft Office applications to ensure accurate data entry, organized filing, and efficient administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Process paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to support daily office operations.

• Scan documents and maintain organized digital records for easy retrieval.

• Handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner and route them appropriately.

• Correspond with clients by phone and other channels, providing clear and courteous communication.

• Perform data entry tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain organized filing systems for both physical and electronic documents.

• Provide general administrative support as needed to assist the office team.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in an administrative support role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience with document scanning and digital filing.

• Ability to manage filing systems and maintain organized records.

• Effective verbal communication skills for handling phone calls and client correspondence.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to complete tasks within a 5-hour workday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional office environment.

• Comfort working with both physical and electronic documents.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to support a variety of administrative tasks as business needs evolve.

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello @astoncarter.com (View email address on click.appcast.io) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cranbury, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cranbury,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.