Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Job Title: Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Location: Edison, NJ (Fully On-site)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension or Full-Time Conversion)
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $21 Per Hour
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: Fingerprinting Required

We are seeking a professional and reliable Administrative Assistant / Receptionist for a fully on-site role in Edison, NJ. This position offers consistent hours, exposure to a professional office environment, and long-term potential for the right candidate.

• Perform daily morning data entry , starting with basic input and progressing to more advanced tasks

• Handle mail processing and distribution , including accurate logging

• Maintain reception coverage , greeting all visitors in a professional manner (especially during lunch hours)

• Answer and route incoming phone calls (single-line phone system)

• Manage the conference room calendar (booking/scheduling)

• Support ongoing administrative projects and office tasks

• Serve as a first point of contact for clients, vendors, and staff

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in an office, receptionist, or customer service role

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Planner)

• Reliable transportation and daily onsite presence

• Punctual, dependable, and eager to learn

• Professional demeanor with business casual attire

• Social media presence must reflect professional standards

• Experience with Microsoft Planner

• Background in data entry

• Previous experience in a client-facing or receptionist capacity

• Join a team of ~10 core staff within a 25-person unit

• No early mornings, evenings, or weekend work

• Stable workload with occasional fluctuation

• Clear expectations and opportunities to grow into additional duties

• One video interview via Microsoft Teams

• Resumes reviewed immediately; quick turnaround for scheduling

• Frequent job-hopping without explanation

• Significant, unexplained gaps in work history

• Poorly written resumes with grammar/spelling errors

• Inappropriate or unprofessional social media content