Project Assistant

The Fountain Group; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant & Data Entry Specialist for a remote, 6+ month contract position. You will support data entry, reporting, project coordination, documentation, and process improvements for a fast-paced team.

Strong Excel and Outlook skills, plus the ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy, are essential. Main duties include maintaining records, tracking project activities, monitoring status, and providing administrative and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Advanced Excel / Data Management: Strong formulas, data validation, reporting, data analysis, auditing, and correcting discrepancies across spreadsheets/databases.
• Project Coordination: Tracking project milestones, timelines, deliverables, status updates, action items, and supporting project managers.
• Administrative Support: Documentation management, recordkeeping, Outlook/email coordination, reporting, and general operational support.
• Accuracy / Process Improvement: Data quality assurance, identifying errors, maintaining compliance, and supporting workflow improvements or system testing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, independent time management, multitasking, and handling confidential information.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Project Coordination

Administrative Support

Data quality / process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

HS Diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $30-32/hour

6+ month contract position – potential for extension based on performance and budget

Monday – Friday (standard first shift)

Remote Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant & Data Entry Specialist to provide project, administrative, and data support for a fast-paced team. This role will assist with data entry, reporting, project coordination, documentation, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

The position supports project managers and business teams by maintaining records, tracking project activities, monitoring project status, and providing administrative and analytical support to ensure successful execution of projects and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred. HS Diploma required.
• Advanced Excel / Data Management: Strong formulas, data validation, reporting, data analysis, auditing, and correcting discrepancies across spreadsheets/databases.
• Project Coordination: Tracking project milestones, timelines, deliverables, status updates, action items, and supporting project managers.
• Administrative Support: Documentation management, recordkeeping, Outlook/email coordination, reporting, and general operational support.
• Accuracy / Process Improvement: Data quality assurance, identifying errors, maintaining compliance, and supporting workflow improvements or system testing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, independent time management, multitasking, and handling confidential information.

Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.