Administrative Assistant

ARES Corporation•Greenbelt, MD

38d

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support to the SMAS program. Under general supervision, this role supports daily office operations, maintains records, and delivers high-quality customer service to program staff and stakeholders. The Administrative Assistant exercises independent judgment in applying established procedures and plays a key role in supporting an efficient, well-organized office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of clerical and/or customer service experience.
Additional related education may be substituted for required experience.
Demonstrated workplace proficiency with widely used office technology and digital tools (e,g, Microsoft 365, Teams, Sharepoint, etc.) in support of an efficient and well-connected program office.

Responsibilities

Provide professional customer service and administrative support to program staff, management, and visitors.
Perform routine clerical duties, including document preparation, data entry, filing, and records management.
Maintain organized and accurate program files and records in accordance with established procedures.
Apply independent judgment when interpreting and following standard office processes and guidelines.
Support scheduling, meeting coordination, and general office logistics, as assigned.
Assist with correspondence, reports, and other routine documentation.
Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work products.
Use basic word processing and computer applications to support office operations.
Communicate effectively and interact professionally with individuals of diverse backgrounds and all organizational levels.