Administrative Assistant 2

Aston Carter•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant 2 provides high-level administrative, operational, and clerical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the department. This role requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The successful candidate proactively supports office operations, documentation, communication, and scheduling in a fast-paced environment and serves as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of administrative support experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as general office software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional internal and external interactions.
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time effectively while handling multiple priorities.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Administrative operations skills, including managing office tasks, supplies, filing systems, and daily workflow with accuracy and consistency.
Document preparation skills, including creating, formatting, and editing reports, invoices, memos, letters, and other correspondence.
Data entry skills with accuracy and efficiency for updating logs, spreadsheets, and records.
Strong organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to keep information organized and maintain structured, confidential records.
Customer service skills and interpersonal skills to support colleagues and external contacts in a professional manner.
Comfort using computer applications and office equipment in a professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a professional, helpful approach.
Experience supporting a fast-paced or highly regulated environment.
Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and streamline administrative processes.
Comfortable learning new systems, tools, and workflows.
Multi-tasking ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously without compromising quality.
Experience preparing financial statements and other formal business documents.
Familiarity with records management systems and best practices for document retention.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support special projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Manage general office operations by ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and coordinating equipment needs to ensure the office runs efficiently.
Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems and ensure accurate records management and retention in line with departmental standards.
Perform basic bookkeeping tasks such as tracking expenses, processing invoices, and updating logs to support financial accuracy and reporting.
Prepare, edit, and format a variety of documents including invoices, reports, memos, letters, and financial statements with a high level of accuracy.
Assist with data entry, spreadsheet updates, and routine reporting to support departmental tracking and analysis.
Retrieve, organize, and maintain corporate documents, records, and departmental files for easy access and audit readiness.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail, emails, and faxes to ensure timely routing of information.
Draft and prepare responses to routine inquiries and correspondence, ensuring clear, professional communication.
Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external partners, providing timely, courteous, and professional support.
Support scheduling and calendar management, including coordinating meetings, appointments, and conference calls as needed.
Assist with the preparation of meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation to support effective meetings and action tracking.
Provide administrative support for special projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
Perform general office duties such as maintaining records management systems and supporting daily workflow with accuracy and consistency.
Handle sensitive information and confidential records with discretion and in accordance with organizational policies.
Adapt to changing priorities and take initiative to anticipate needs, resolve issues, and streamline administrative processes.