Administrative Assistant

Now hiring for a Administrative Assistant Location: Riverside, CA Pay Rate: $30.82 - $32.28 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Contract through March-April 2027

Good Office Vibes Only

If you’re all about keeping things organized and people happy, this Administrative Assistant role in Riverside is your sweet spot. You’ll handle the details, keep the team on track, and bring positive energy to every part of the day.

Looking for Administrative Assistant jobs in Riverside where organization and communication keep everything running smoothly? This opportunity lets you support daily business operations, coordinate administrative tasks, and help teams stay productive in a professional office environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on an Administrative Assistant career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Familiarity with university policies, procedures, and administrative operations is a plus.

Experience Requirements

1-2 years of Administrative Assistant experience required.

Previous experience in a university or higher education environment preferred.

Experience processing financial transactions, purchase orders, reimbursements, travel requests, and departmental documentation.

Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and office management systems.

Physical Capabilities

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout an office environment during the workday.

Ability to perform repetitive computer and administrative tasks.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

No regular lifting requirements associated with this position.

Job Duties

Provide administrative and financial support for departmental operations.

Process purchase orders, travel vouchers, reimbursement requests, supply orders, ProCard transactions, campus recharge work orders, and other financial transactions.

Verify funding availability and process procurement, travel, and reimbursement requests in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Coordinate and support departmental events, including faculty recruitment activities, conferences, and colloquiums.

Serve as the front desk contact for faculty, staff, students, and community visitors by answering calls and responding to inquiries.

Monitor and maintain departmental email accounts, incoming mail, fax communications, and departmental records.

Securely manage and distribute checks according to departmental procedures.

Process departmental service requests, including parking requests, printing services, reprographics requests, facilities work orders, and IT support tickets.

Maintain accurate filing systems and administrative records.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.

Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.

Supportive Professional Environment focused on teamwork, growth, and success.

“ Staffmark worked diligently to find me a place to work.” – Stacey, Administrative Assistant

Ready to make things happen? Apply today and let’s get to work.

What You Will Do

As a Administrative Assistant you will provide administrative support by coordinating schedules, maintaining records, preparing documents, answering communications, organizing files, and assisting coworkers with daily operational needs. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.

The Administrative Assistant provides the administrative foundation that helps offices operate smoothly. This role supports daily business needs through organization, communication, documentation, scheduling, and general office coordination.

Success as a Administrative Assistant requires professionalism, accuracy, and the ability to manage tasks without losing sight of important details. The position may involve supporting multiple people or departments, which makes flexibility and follow-through especially important.

A dependable Administrative Assistant brings structure to busy environments. By helping information move clearly and tasks stay organized, this role contributes directly to stronger workplace performance.