Part-Time Administrative Assistant
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Job Title: Part-Time Administrative Assistant Location: Cranbury, NJ Job Description This part-time Administrative Assistant role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to support daily office operations by processing paperwork, managing documents, and handling client communications. You will work approximately five hours per day in a professional office environment, using Microsoft Office applications to ensure accurate data entry, organized filing, and efficient administrative support.
Responsibilities Process paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to support daily office operations. Scan documents and maintain organized digital records for easy retrieval. Handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner and route them appropriately. Correspond with clients by phone and other channels, providing clear and courteous communication. Perform data entry tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Maintain organized filing systems for both physical and electronic documents. Provide general administrative support as needed to assist the office team. Essential Skills 1–2 years of experience in an administrative support role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Experience with document scanning and digital filing.
Ability to manage filing systems and maintain organized records. Effective verbal communication skills for handling phone calls and client correspondence. Strong organizational and time management skills to complete tasks within a 5-hour workday. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in a professional office environment. Comfort working with both physical and electronic documents.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Willingness to support a variety of administrative tasks as business needs evolve. Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cranbury, NJ.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cranbury,NJ.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.
With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of S