Administrative Assistant

Aleron; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Blacksburg, VA to support the General Manager with executive priorities, scheduling, and day-to-day operations. This contract role focuses on confidentiality, discretion, and professional handling of sensitive information.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of administrative or executive support experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and a proactive, highly organized mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of administrative/exec/operational support experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the General Manager, managing priorities and coordinating schedules and activities.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of key business initiatives and operational priorities.
• Manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative support

Discretion

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $25.00-$32.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity

• Join a fast-paced technology environment as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting the General Manager (GM) as a trusted partner. You'll manage executive priorities, coordinate day-to-day business operations, and help keep key initiatives moving forward.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, highly organized professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and handles sensitive information with discretion.

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You\'ll Do

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the General Manager, managing priorities and coordinating schedules and activities.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of key business initiatives and operational priorities.
• Manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Job Requirements

What You\'ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in providing administrative, executive, or operational support in a professional environment

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to anticipate the GM\'s needs, manage competing priorities, optimize schedules, track commitments, and ensure flawless execution without requiring constant direction.
• High level of advanced proficiency with Microsoft products including Excel mastery.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there\'s a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it\'s convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.