Administrative Office Assistant: Data Entry & Phone Support

Swift Staffing; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Longevity bonus

Holiday pay

Roth 401K plan

Job summary

Swift Staffing is seeking an Office Assistant for a government client in Towson, MD. The role handles calls and data entry in a six-month contract with potential extension or contract-to-hire consideration. The non-negotiable pay rate is $15.50 per hour.

The position requires clerical experience, a 40 wpm typing speed with Word/Excel skills, and strong attention to detail and communication. Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30–60 minute unpaid lunch.

Qualifications

• Six months of clerical work experience required.
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm and proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication required.
• Availability to work 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30–60 minute unpaid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Answer departmental phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate personnel.
• Prioritize data processing tasks to meet office policies and deadlines.
• Enter data into the computer system with accuracy.
• Verify recorded information for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and correct data errors.
• Open and date stamp mail and maintain files daily.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Swift Staffing is seeking an Office Assistant for a government client in Towson, MD. The role handles calls and data entry in a six-month contract with potential extension or contract-to-hire consideration. The non-negotiable pay rate is $15.50 per hour.

The position requires clerical experience, a 40 wpm typing speed with Word/Excel skills, and strong attention to detail and communication. Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30–60 minute unpaid lunch.