Admin Assistant (temp)

Opti Staffing; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Full-time schedule

Career potential

Weekend on-call hours

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Temp) in Anchorage, AK. This role provides essential admin and logistical support to a busy construction operations team, handling travel coordination, document management, and office duties in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The position offers a full-time 40-hour week with potential for additional hours and permanent employment. A professional, detail-focused candidate will thrive in this role and contribute to efficient

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of reception, administrative, or office support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to ask questions and take initiative.
• Dependable work ethic and a team-focused attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee travel, including flights and accommodations.
• Cancel and rebook travel arrangements as project needs change.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to management and operations teams.
• Communicate with airlines, vendors, employees, and internal team members.
• Maintain accurate records and carefully track changing details.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, data entry, and general office duties.
• Prepare, update, and organize Word, Excel, Adobe, and PDF documents.
• Operate standard office equipment and maintain organized electronic files.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks according to daily operational needs.
• Respond quickly and professionally to changing priorities.
• Ask questions and communicate proactively to prevent errors.
• Assist with additional administrative and logistical needs as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer service

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING! Opening: Administrative Assistant (Temp) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pay: $25.00/hr+ DOE Start Date: ASAP COMPANY INFO: Opti Staffing Group partners with leading Alaska companies to support their hiring needs while enhancing the careers of the candidates we represent and place! We are partnering with a growing Alaska-based geographical, environmental, and construction company seeking a confident and dependable Administrative Assistant to support its office and operations teams. This company offers a business-casual environment with an outgoing, professional staff. This is a fast-paced position where priorities can change quickly. The ideal candidate will be motivated, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple time-sensitive requests. This position offers a full 40-hour workweek, opportunities for additional hours, and potential for permanent employment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this role, you’ll provide administrative and logistical support to a busy construction operation. Daily responsibilities may shift quickly, from arranging employee travel to canceling and rebooking flights for a different location minutes later, so flexibility and strong communication skills are essential.

• Coordinate employee travel, including flights and accommodations
• Cancel and rebook travel arrangements as project needs change
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to management and operations teams
• Communicate with airlines, vendors, employees, and internal team members
• Maintain accurate records and carefully track changing details
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, data entry, and general office duties
• Prepare, update, and organize Word, Excel, Adobe, and PDF documents
• Operate standard office equipment and maintain organized electronic files
• Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks according to daily operational needs
• Respond quickly and professionally to changing priorities
• Ask questions and communicate proactively to prevent errors
• Assist with additional administrative and logistical needs as assigned

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Starting pay of $25.00/hr, with flexibility based on experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
• Optional weekend on-call hours for candidates interested in additional hours
• Potential opportunities for overtime
• Business-casual work environment
• Opportunity to work with an established and growing Alaska company
• Strong potential for permanent employment
• Competitive benefits package upon permanent hire
• Fast-moving role where no two days are exactly the same

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• At least 2 years of reception, administrative, or office support experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• General computer literacy and the ability to operate basic office equipment
• Confident, professional communication with coworkers, vendors, and management
• Willingness to ask questions and take initiative
• Dependable work ethic and a team-focused attitude
• Ability to remain calm and productive when priorities shift
• Logistics experience is preferred
• Construction administrative experience is a plus
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening, including marijuana

If you’re hardworking, adaptable, and ready to jump into a high-demand administrative role with long-term potential, we want to hear from you!