Administrative Associate

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Administrative Associate to provide a variety of on-site and remote-capable support, including expense and time entry, invoicing, calendar management, and client matters.

The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM in a hybrid setup with training conducted on-site. Candidates should have strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service to handle confidential information and multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of administrative support experience in a professional setting, preferably in legal or banking.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong typing skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, provide customer service, edit/transcribe documents, data entry for expenses/time/invoices, scheduling meetings and travel, and general administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and client information including distribution lists and employee data.
• Use logs/tracking software to document work and ensure tickets are properly filled out.
• Meet deadlines and communicate with team for deadlines and task updates.
• Provide quality assurance on own work and that of others.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

Job Description

The Administrative Associate provides a variety of administrative support functions to a site, office and/or client, which may include tasks such as expense reports, time entry, invoice entry, calendar and phone management and opening client matters.

Shift:Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

This is a hybrid position with one day onsite. Training is fully onsite.

• (* denotes an “essential function”)
• *Perform work in administrative support, including, but not limited to, answering phone lines, providing customer service, editing/transcribing documents, data entry for expenses/time/invoices/other, creating reservations/scheduling (meetings, conference rooms, A/V, hospitality, travel, concierge)
• *Oversight for confidential company information including but not limited to corporate credit card information, P-cards, employee and client distribution lists, prospective and current employee information etc.
• *Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all administrative support work
• *Ensure that job tickets are properly filled out before beginning work
• *Thoroughly assess job requests and ensure appropriate completion of job tasks throughout task lifecycle
• *Communicate with team members, lead, supervisor or client on job or deadline issues
• *Meet contracted deadlines for accepting, completing, and delivering all work
• *Troubleshoot basic equipment problems
• *Interact with clients over the phone, via video or electronically
• Prioritize workflow
• Performs Quality Assurance on own work and work of others
• Answer telephone, emails, and place service calls when needed
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum (1) year administrative support experience in a professional organization, preferably in the legal or banking industry. Formal education and/or training may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Skilled in the use MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong keyboarding and typing skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Familiar with other software programs for providing administrative support
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality; able to coordinate across the team and work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality results. Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential documents and information with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to exercise good judgment to make decisions that conform to business needs and policy
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to accelerate a problem to a supervisory level
• Ability to maintain professional composure when working with immediate deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate proficiency in using equipment/technology/software and hardware necessary to perform job functions
• Must be self‑motivated with a positive attitude
• Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships

Additional Information

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $17.74 to $24.47/ hour. Typically, roles follow step
progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly
rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift
differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision
coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other
voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
and employer/partner discounts.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.