Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: (Galax, VA)

Duration: Contract - 3 months

Pay Range: $19/hr $20/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372653

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide secretarial, reception, and administrative support for a busy site. The role requires strong coordination of communications, careful visitor management, and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment with international customers and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties, including typing, scheduling, and managing appointments.
• Coordinate and execute all incoming and outgoing fax, telephone, and mail correspondence promptly and cost effectively.
• Serve as receptionist. Receive, screen, and direct visitors, vendors, and customers. Maintain a Visitors Register and entrance logs in accordance with security requirements.
• Handle customer and distributor communications in the supervisor's absence. Ensure accurate and timely information flow.
• Escort visitors as needed and uphold professional lobby housekeeping standards.
• Act as a centralized information hub using systematic notes and strong recall to track actions and follow-ups.
• Provide administrative assistance to site managers as requested, including typing general correspondence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Above-average typing proficiency and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, exercise sound judgment, and work independently about 80% of the time.
• Professional poise, tact, and cultural awareness when interacting with international visitors and stakeholders.
• Competence with office equipment and tools, including word processing, typewriters, copiers, calculators, fax, and multi-line phones.
• Familiarity with basic data processing concepts.
• Education: High school business course graduate.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in secretarial or administrative roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting managers and officers across functions.
• Experience in environments with security clearance requirements and visitor logging.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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