Temporary Administrative Support Specialist

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Administrative Support Specialist to provide essential clerical and administrative support. This role involves managing front desk operations, scheduling meetings, and maintaining both physical and digital files. The ideal candidate will have strong clerical skills and experience in customer service, ensuring smooth communication within the department. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Department of Human Services while gaining valuable experience in a government setting. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a supportive role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Five years of clerical experience, including typing and correspondence.
• High school graduation or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support and manage phone calls.
• Schedule meetings and maintain physical and digital files.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Office Equipment

Database Management

Job description

Temporary Administrative Support Specialist

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Pay Range

This range is provided by WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Position Overview

This position supports the Department of Human Services, Bureau for Medical Services, by assisting Human Resources, managers, and staff with administrative and clerical duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support by answering, screening, and transferring phone calls.
• Greet visitors, determine their purpose, and direct or escort them.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.
• Handle correspondence and manage mail.
• Transmit information or documents via computer, mail, or fax.
• Create, maintain, and input data into databases.
• Operate office equipment, including copiers and phones.
• Assist with meeting setup and prepare necessary documents.
• Maintain physical and digital files.
• Train new employees and prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time clerical experience at the Office Assistant 3 level, including typing, screening calls, correspondence, and routine writing.

Substitution: College hours or related vocational training may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Government Administration

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Benefits Inferred

Medical insurance, Vision insurance.

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