Administrative Assistant

Confidential employer | Manhattan, New York, NY Full-time On-site $ 20 - 28 per hour
The Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day support for office operations in a Manhattan workplace. Responsibilities typically include preparing documents, organizing files, handling incoming calls and messages, coordinating calendars, assisting with meeting logistics, and tracking routine administrative tasks. The role may also involve entering information into internal systems, reviewing basic correspondence, ordering office supplies, and helping staff stay on schedule with deadlines and follow-up items. Candidates should have solid written and verbal communication skills, good judgment, and comfort using common office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Previous administrative or clerical experience is usually preferred, along with strong organization and attention to detail. Because the work is based in an active office environment, the position can involve extended periods of sitting, frequent computer use, and occasional light lifting or moving of office materials. This is a full-time role with a schedule generally aligned to regular business hours, though some tasks may require flexibility depending on workload.