Department Assistant

Department Assistant

Aston Carter is partnering with a well-known company to hire a Department Assistant. This organization offers strong potential for career growth. The target pay is $21 / hour, with some flexibility based on experience.

The ideal candidate will have :

• At least 2 years of administrative or executive support experience
• Event planning experience
• A bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job Description

The Department Assistant will provide essential administrative support to department management, ensuring the smooth operation of daily department functions. This role involves collaborating to present and disseminate department information, aligning with business line goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting, providing a pleasant office and campus environment. The role offers significant room for growth and has been recognized as a great foot in the door opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21 / hr. 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 Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

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 Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.