Administrative Assistant

Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in North Haven, Connecticut. The chosen candidate will be tasked with an array of responsibilities, including answering inbound calls, customer service, data entry, and email correspondence. This role is situated in the telecom industry and will require a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic office skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and provide excellent customer service - Conduct data entry tasks efficiently and accurately - Maintain detail oriented email correspondence with clients and team members - Process payments and manage gift entries - Draft acknowledgement letters and tax receipts - Inventory donations of in-kind items and manage mailings - Update records and handle RSVPs for events - Conduct outbound calls when necessary - Write detail oriented correspondence as required - Perform physical and digital filing, scanning, and copying tasks - Assist with administrative, fundraising, and event-related tasks as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word - Ability to schedule appointments and manage phone lines - Experience with processing payments - Strong customer service skills - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for answering inbound calls and maintaining email correspondence. Requirements - Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience in handling inbound and outbound calls

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to schedule appointments and manage calendars effectively

• Accurate data entry skills

• Knowledge of basic office skills and operations

• Experience in processing payments

• Ability to handle multiple phone lines

• Strong written and oral communication skills for email correspondence

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

• High school diploma or equivalent required, higher education or certifications a plus.

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