Admin Support Assistant

VARITE is looking for a qualified Admin Support Assistant 1 for one of its clients located in Houston, TX WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?A global engineering, procurement, construction, and consulting company that provides infrastructure and energy solutions. It specializes in sectors such as energy, water, telecommunications, and environmental services. WHAT WE DO?Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Admin Support Assistant 1Location: Houston, TXDuration: 2 MonthsWork Mode: Onsite 5 days/weekPay Rate Range: $23.00/hr - $25.51/hr on W2Temp to hire with the right candidate  HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:The need for additional admin support in Houston is enormous due to their recent move/expansion and having a 2nd location. Below are some key areas where the Office Admin needs help with: Ordering catering for events Scheduling meetings Ensuring conference rooms are ready for catering, etc.; helping with AV/IT setup Ordering office supplies and putting them away No travel will be required other than possible travel between our two Houston office locations for package pick ups and such.To perform typical administrative assistant duties and tasks of a varied nature according to established processes, applying occasional independent judgment.Typically supports smaller workgroup, such as a section, unit or functional area, under general supervision.Requires basic knowledge of workgroup's policies and procedures.Has occasional contact with clients, suppliers, or company employees outside the immediate work area to exchange information. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:Skills:Completes simple paper filing activitiesReceives and distributes mailFaxes documentsCopies documentsPrepares files for archivingDistributes documentsPerforms scanning and electronic filingAnswers phonesGreets and directs visitorsAssembles documents (reproduction and collation)Performs basic word processing and data entryMaintains simple spreadsheetsOrders office suppliesMaintains manager's or work group's calendarGenerates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databasesGenerates simple documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentationsMay coordinate completion of timesheetsPerforms other general clerical duties as neededCreates expense reportsPlans and arranges meetings, travel, and events, and coordinates applying for international travel documents Individual contributor with no subordinatesPreferred Skills:Basic MS Word skillsBasic MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skillsBasic MS Outlook skillsSpelling and grammar skillsConcentration and cognitive skillsInitiativeInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail and reading comprehensionCommunication skills, including verbal and written skillsEthics and valuesIntegrity and trustAbility to prioritizeProblem-solving abilityExpense Reporting Systems (Creating)Time Reporting SystemsPeopleSoft and Blueprint Basic UsersTravel SystemsTelephony and Web conferencingElectronic Repository Systems Education: 2+ years relevant experience preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. BENEFITS:We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status