Admin Assistant

Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Admin Assistant in Renton, Washington. The role primarily involves front desk and receptionist duties within the educational services industry. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site.Responsibilities: Ensure effective communication by answering inbound calls and directing them to the appropriate departments. Welcome and direct guests, ensuring they sign in and fill out necessary forms. Assist in managing incoming and outgoing mail, including USPS, UPS, Amazon, FedEx, and couriers. Maintain a detail oriented front desk and reception area, assisting facilities with the distribution of supplies. Check in customers for various services, including fingerprinting. Monitor and manage email correspondence, forwarding when necessary. Engage with facilities maintenance and conference center staff to ensure smooth operations. Perform any other duties as requested or assigneRequirements Proficiency in receptionist duties, including managing front desk operations and welcoming guests Experience in handling inbound calls, ensuring customer queries are resolved efficiently Ability to transfer calls to the appropriate department or personnel seamlessly Familiarity with certified mail procedures and protocols to ensure secure document handling Capability to manage daily mail operations, including sorting and distributing incoming mail Experience in handling department mail, ensuring all internal communications are directed to the correct recipients Capacity to direct guests to the appropriate locations within the office premises Excellent interpersonal skills to assist visitors and provide them with necessary information and guidance Proficiency in email correspondence, ensuring detail oriented and timely communication with external and internal stakeholders TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .