Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Cranston, RI

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Position Summary

Provides administrative, operational, and information services support to assist leadership with program implementation, office management, and agency functions. This role combines project coordination, technical/clerical support, and independent administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and administration of programs, projects, and agency initiatives.

• Perform a wide range of administrative duties to relieve management of operational and organizational responsibilities.

• Prepare, process, and maintain correspondence, reports, records, and official documents.

• Collect, compile, and analyze information to support decision-making, reporting, and program operations.

• Provide information and assistance to staff, stakeholders, and the public; respond to inquiries regarding programs and policies.

• Maintain and update files, databases, and record systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and support internal communications.

• Assist with budgeting, personnel documentation, purchasing, and general office operations.

• Use computer Systems and standard software to enter, track, and retrieve data.

• Supervise or coordinate support staff and assist in managing workflow across units as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, office management, information services, or related clerical/technical

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general Computer systems.

• Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to gather and analyze information, prepare reports, and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement while supporting leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government, public sector, or program-based operations.

• Experience with data systems, reporting tools, or information services functions.

• prior experience coordinating projects, workflows, or administrative staff.

• Skills required: English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking; customer service; time management; communication; reading and comprehension, and intermediate proficiency for MSWord and Excel to create and maintain case tracking and Other logs as requested, perform typing, filing, copying/scanning documents, sending faxes, checking and sending email, answering phones and screening calls/taking accurate messages.