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Administrative Assistant

Bernard Nickels & Associates

Rochester, NY

Filed under Staffing and Recruiting

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Administrative Assistant

Location: Rochester, NY

Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week

Contract Duration: September 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027


Position Overview

We are seeking an organized and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and office support for a busy Rochester location. This role will help ensure smooth office operations while serving as a primary point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and internal teams.


The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities, and able to quickly respond to changing office needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general administrative and office support, including processing and distributing mail, answering phones, greeting visitors, coordinating printing requests, and assisting with other day-to-day tasks.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and visitors, helping resolve or coordinate office-related requests.
  • Manage office supplies, equipment, kitchen/pantry items, and other workplace resources.
  • Assist with facility and housekeeping requests and perform light office upkeep and non-janitorial cleaning activities as needed.
  • Provide basic troubleshooting and coordination for conference room and A/V equipment.
  • Support meetings and events, including room setup, vendor coordination, last-minute logistical needs, and day-of execution.
  • Communicate with vendors and provide direction when adjustments are needed during meetings or events.
  • Manage meeting and workspace reservations to maximize office space utilization.
  • Address scheduling or space conflicts and work with employees to identify appropriate solutions.
  • Support additional administrative and office-service needs as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Previous administrative assistant, office coordinator, receptionist, workplace services, or similar experience preferred.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests and adapt to changing needs.
  • Comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership.
  • Basic experience with office technology, conference room equipment, and A/V systems is preferred.
  • Must be comfortable working onsite in Rochester 5 days per week.


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