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Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a financial planning advisor in Massachusetts. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who brings strong written communication, sound judgment, and a detail-oriented approach to daily office support. The role combines front-office coordination, clerical administration, and detail-focused assistance in a client-facing services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a financial planning advisor, helping keep office operations organized and efficient.<br>• Manage a light appointment schedule by coordinating meetings, updating calendars, and confirming availability as needed.<br>• Handle weekly incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring documents are sorted, distributed, and routed accurately.<br>• Answer inbound calls and respond to email correspondence in a courteous and attentive manner.<br>• Perform data entry and general office administration with close attention to accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Welcome visitors and assist with receptionist-style duties to create a welcoming experience for clients and guests.<br>• Use strong problem-solving skills to address routine administrative issues and escalate more complex matters when appropriate.<br>• Support onsite office coverage during the initial training period, with the possibility of a limited hybrid schedule afterward.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, including clear grammar and detail-focused communication.<br>• Prior experience in administrative support, office coordination, reception, or a similar business support role.<br>• Comfortable answering phones, managing correspondence, and handling a variety of clerical tasks throughout the day.<br>• Accurate data entry skills and the ability to maintain organized records and documentation.<br>• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and stay on top of multiple priorities in a structured office setting.<br>• Solid problem-solving ability and sound judgment when handling day-to-day office needs.<br>• Detail-focused demeanor and confidence working in a client-facing environment.<br>• Exposure to financial documents or an ability to work with financial statement information is helpful.
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  • Upton, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a financial planning advisor in Massachusetts. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who brings strong written communication, sound judgment, and a detail-oriented approach to daily office support. The role combines front-office coordination, clerical administration, and detail-focused assistance in a client-facing services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a financial planning advisor, helping keep office operations organized and efficient.<br>• Manage a light appointment schedule by coordinating meetings, updating calendars, and confirming availability as needed.<br>• Handle weekly incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring documents are sorted, distributed, and routed accurately.<br>• Answer inbound calls and respond to email correspondence in a courteous and attentive manner.<br>• Perform data entry and general office administration with close attention to accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Welcome visitors and assist with receptionist-style duties to create a welcoming experience for clients and guests.<br>• Use strong problem-solving skills to address routine administrative issues and escalate more complex matters when appropriate.<br>• Support onsite office coverage during the initial training period, with the possibility of a limited hybrid schedule afterward.
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

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