Administrative Assistant

Job ID
135704
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Plano, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for a contract opportunity with our client in Plano, Texas.

Overview

The role involves providing high-level administrative support to senior executives, managing schedules, handling travel arrangements, expense reporting, and supporting monthly team events. The position requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate team budget such as travel and entertainment expenses
  • Perform general support duties including mailings, copies, printing, and office setup
  • Prepare expense reports and make travel arrangements for team members
  • Schedule and plan meetings, including booking conference rooms and maintaining meeting materials
  • Assist in event planning, catering, and space arrangements for team events
  • Set up daily or weekly video conference calls for management
  • Place inventory requests for devices as needed
  • Handle shipping, mailing, and packaging tasks
  • Order and track new hire equipment to ensure timely receipt
  • Perform word processing, prepare presentations, spreadsheets, correspondence, and reports

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience required
  • Excellent communication and office program handling skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Experience researching information and preparing communications
  • Strong work ethic, collaborative attitude, and positive outlook
  • Ability to perform duties with confidentiality and independence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting senior executives, especially in an office environment
  • Experience with event planning and budgeting
  • Recent college graduates are preferred


The shift is standard daytime hours, Monday through Friday, in the office. This is a remote role is not applicable as the role is in-office only.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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