Administrative Assistant

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$28.97-32.19 Hourly

up to $32.19/hr

Duration:

07/30/2027

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in innovation, a company celebrated for rapidly transforming groundbreaking ideas into extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This organization is a beacon of creativity and technological advancement, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new industry standards. Join us in supporting a team that shapes the future.

Are you ready to be the essential force behind a team that's defining tomorrow? We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the vital backbone of a dynamic engineering team, ensuring their seamless operation and success. This isn't just a support role; it's a unique opportunity to be at the heart of innovation, directly empowering brilliant minds to bring revolutionary ideas to life and contribute to creating extraordinary experiences. As the primary gateway for a high-performing engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, allowing key leadership and their software engineering teams to focus on their core mission.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex daily calendars, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and optimizing time for key leaders.
• Coordinate intricate travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for team members.
• Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and efficiently.
• Plan and execute events, from small team gatherings to larger departmental functions, ensuring every detail is managed with precision.
• Assist with space planning and organizational needs to maintain an optimal working environment.
• Address a wide variety of day-to-day administrative needs, acting as a central point of contact for the team.
• Collaborate effectively with other administrative professionals, project managers, and leaders to foster a cohesive environment.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail in all tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate environment, providing high-level support to leaders.
• Proven expertise in managing highly complex calendars, demonstrating proactive conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting professionally with senior executives and their teams.
• A track record of consistently meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident, well-informed decisions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail, coupled with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to interact professionally across various job functions and levels.
• Self-motivation, proactivity, and a team-oriented mindset.
• The ability to own and complete tasks/projects independently with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with flexibility to adjust priorities quickly.
• Demonstrated good judgment when handling highly confidential information.
• Experience building collaborative relationships cross-functionally and working with global teams across multiple time zones.
• A forward-thinking approach, taking initiative, managing multiple requests simultaneously, and a constant drive for process improvement.
• Proficiency with modern productivity suites and collaboration tools.