Administrative assistant (temporary)

A large organization in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a professional, reliable, and welcoming Temporary Administrative Assistant to join the their team. This role serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors, providing essential front-desk coverage and administrative support to ensure smooth daily office operations and accessible services for the campus community. This is a full time position Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm and with an end date of December 31, 2026.

salary: $17 - $18.25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Front Desk Operations: Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors at the front desk with a warm, customer-service-oriented approach.
• Inquiry Management: Efficiently answer phone calls, respond to emails, and address general inquiries regarding SASC services and campus resources.
• Scheduling & Calendaring: Assist with booking appointments and maintaining daily office calendars for staff members.
• Administrative Support: Perform core administrative duties, including filing, scanning, copying, data entry, and document preparation.
• Office Maintenance: Help keep the front desk and reception area organized, accessible, clean, and welcoming.
• Departmental Support: Provide additional general administrative support to SASC staff and leadership on special projects as assigned.

Skills

• Oral Communication
• Handling Confidential Information
• Front Desk Coordination
• Scheduling Appointments
• Administrative Duties
• Office Support
• Written Communication
• Answering Phones
• Microsoft Office
• Organization
• Prioritizing
• Working Independently
• Maintaining Calendars
• Preparing Agendas

Qualifications

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

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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.