Administrative Assistant

ManpowerGroup; Town of Catskill (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Catskill, NY. The role focuses on office and client care support, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly with attention to detail and strong computer skills.

You will manage clerical tasks, assist with permit applications, organize project files, and serve as a primary contact for vendors and clients, all while sustaining accurate data entry and project tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to track multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfort working with permit-related documentation and coordinating with external organizations (training will be provided).
• Strong organizational skills to support scheduling, logistics, and document management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clerical tasks, coordinate project paperwork, and support project managers to keep operational workflows running smoothly.
• Assist with permit applications with town/municipalities and coordinate project requests with utility companies.
• Organize, update, and maintain physical and digital project files, reports, and logs.
• Enter project tracking metrics, schedules, and details accurately into spreadsheets or internal databases.
• Answer incoming phone calls, route emails, and serve as a primary contact for vendors, team members, and clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workps

Organizational skills

Deadline tracking

Vendor/Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our client is seeking an Administrative Assistant with strong customer service skills to join their team. As a Administrative Assistant, you will be part of the Office and Client Care support function, helping keep day-to-day operations organized, responsive, and on track. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent computer skills, and a service-minded approach that supports both internal teams and external partners.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Catskill, NY

Pay Range: $23.00/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

What's the Job?

• Manage daily clerical tasks, coordinate project paperwork, and support project managers to keep operational workflows running smoothly.

• Assist with permit applications with town/municipalities and coordinate project requests with utility companies.

• Organize, update, and maintain physical and digital project files, reports, and logs.

• Enter project tracking metrics, schedules, and details accurately into spreadsheets or internal databases.

• Answer incoming phone calls, route emails, and serve as a primary contact for vendors, team members, and clients.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to track multiple project deadlines simultaneously.

• Comfort working with permit-related documentation and coordinating with external organizations (training will be provided).

• Strong organizational skills to support scheduling, logistics, and document management.

What's in it for me?

• Training provided to help you learn permit application and coordination processes.

• A role where your organization and accuracy directly support smooth project execution.

• Consistent weekday schedule (Monday-Friday) to help you plan your week.

• Opportunity to build experience in project documentation, data entry, and client/vendor communication.

• Supportive team environment focused on keeping operations running efficiently.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.