Administrative Assistant at a University (Medical) in Boston

Our (Medical) client in Boston is looking for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to learn new software applications quickly. This is a contract role. Must exhibit discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information. This is a part-time, on-site role. Immediate availability to interview and to begin working is needed. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide information by answering questions and requests over phone, email, and in person
• Perform routine administrative duties including typing, filing, and faxing
• Serve as approachable point of contact by receiving and directing visitors
• Receive and route telephone calls, and forward messages to appropriate staff
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, and distribute to the appropriate staff
• Order and maintain supplies, and provide backup coverage to other administrative desks. 
• Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate well, verbally, through email, and over the phone with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to learn new tasks, skills, and software applications quickly
• Experience in answering a main phone line, with multiple lines preferred
• B.A./B.S. (any field)