Administrative Assistant (Mid-Level)
Location : Onsite – Lexington, MA
Schedule : Full-Time, Monday–Friday (8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM or 9 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM)
Contract Length : 12 months+ with potential for long-term opportunities
Pay Rate : $35–$42 / hr (W2) depending on experience
We’re seeking a proactive and dependable Administrative Assistant to support busy, high-performing technical groups. This is not a front desk or receptionist role — we’re looking for someone with demonstrated success supporting large departments or teams , ideally in a fast-paced or technical / corporate environment. You will play a critical role in scheduling, planning internal events, coordinating visits, and handling day-to-day operations for teams of 40+ individuals across multiple managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling across multiple leaders and team members
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, customer visits, and onsite sponsor engagements
- Support event logistics : ordering food, reserving rooms, sending invites, and ensuring smooth execution
- Place and track purchase orders for equipment and services; follow up with vendors as needed
- Assist in triaging requests from staff and leadership — redirecting and escalating appropriately
- Partner with other administrative professionals across departments to maintain team alignment and coverage
- Use MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) for daily communications, scheduling, and documentation
- Maintain office organization, supplies, and shared resources
Preferred Qualifications
5–10 years of administrative experience, ideally in a corporate or technical environmentProven ability to support larger departments or teams (not just 1–2 executives)Experience with complex scheduling, coordinating visits, and managing administrative workflowsStrong communication and collaboration skills — able to work across teams with a positive, low-drama approachAdaptability is key : comfortable learning new systems and flexing responsibilities as needs evolveDetail-oriented, dependable, and capable of operating independently once trainedWork Environment & Expectations
100% onsite in Lexington, MA — this is required and non-negotiable, particularly during the first 3–6 monthsMust be reliable, punctual, and able to handle a high-volume, fast-moving officeYou will be joining a collaborative team of administrators — this is a highly team-based roleArrival time must be between 7 : 30 AM – 9 : 30 AM , with flexibility to support team needs through 5 : 00–6 : 00 PM