What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Softworld, a Kelly Company?
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 environment
- Proven ability to support larger departments or teams (not just 1–2 executives)
- Experience with complex scheduling, coordinating visits, and managing administrative workflows
- Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to work across teams with a positive, low-drama approach
- Adaptability is key: comfortable learning new systems and flexing responsibilities as needs evolve
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of operating independently once trained
Work Environment & Expectations
- 100% onsite in Lexington, MA — this is required and non-negotiable, particularly during the first 3–6 months
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to handle a high-volume, fast-moving office
- You will be joining a collaborative team of administrators — this is a highly team-based role
- Arrival time must be between 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, with flexibility to support team needs through 5:00–6:00 PM
Salary : $35 - $42