Administrative Assistant

Leawood

* **Position: Administrative Support Specialist (Temporary Contract for 6‑Week LOA Coverage)** * **Location: Leawood, Kansas, 66211, United States** * **Tentative Hourly Rate: $21 per hour** * **Type: 100% ONSITE in Office** * **Work Environment: Professional Office Setting** This position is responsible for providing administrative support to a department or individual during a temporary leave of absence to ensure continuity of daily office operations. This role supports internal staff through responsive communication, organization, and coordination of routine administrative tasks. May assist with special projects as needed. This position actively supports the office environment by contributing to efficient workflows, strong communication, and reliable administrative coverage. **Essential Duties** * Provides administrative support including typing, filing, scheduling, and general office coordination. * Answers and routes calls through a multi‑line telephone system. * Coordinates meetings and conferences, including calendar management and logistics. * Assists with financial record keeping and basic administrative tracking. * Maintains office organization and supports departmental projects as assigned. * Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. * Obtains and maintains office supplies to support uninterrupted operations. * Supports special projects requiring multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION** * High school diploma **Technical / Soft Skills Required** * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Strong organizational and time‑management skills * Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities * Attention to detail with strong follow‑through **Experience** * 3--5 years of prior administrative experience * Demonstrated ability to multitask in a professional office environment Please note that this is a contract position covering a **6‑week leave of absence** and does not guarantee extension or conversion to permanent employment. TalentMatch^®^ Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.