Aston Carter Job Alert: A well-established company in the Kansas City, Missouri area is seeking a Department Assistant to join their team! This is a contract-to-hire position offering $19 to $22 per hour (based on experience). The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years of office/clerical experience or a relevant degree. Apply now to find out more!

Job Title: Department Assistant

Job Description

This position supports the Corporate Risk Team with administrative duties. The Department Assistant provides support for department management to ensure daily functions and operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include coordinating travel requests, assisting with expense reports, and supporting the marketing and sales team with ad hoc tasks. Additional duties involve managing client meetings, catering, promotional items, and vendor management. The role requires preparing meeting notes, presentations, and tables using Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other programs. The assistant also develops departmental procedures, monitors deadlines, and supports the presentation of progress reports. Other tasks include coordinating training programs, monitoring expenditures, and handling sensitive information.

Hard Skills

• Minimum 2 years of office/clerical experience

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Soft Skills

• Organized

• Ability to multitask

• Great communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Months).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Kansas City, Missouri.

Work Environment

In an office setting. Will have a hybrid option 30 days out of the year. Nice office and campus.10

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.