Posted August 11, 2026
Administrative Assistant
Abel Personnel, Inc
Harrisburg, PA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Administrative Assistant – Temporary
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Setting: Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Setting: Onsite
Abel Personnel is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for an immediate temporary opportunity with a professional organization in the Harrisburg area.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to person in an office—answering questions, keeping schedules organized, maintaining accurate records, preparing documents, and making sure day-to-day operations run smoothly. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, comfortable communicating with a variety of individuals, and able to shift priorities as needs arise.
Responsibilities
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries.
- Provide professional assistance to callers, visitors, and internal staff.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, conference calls, and other events.
- Maintain electronic and hard-copy records, databases, lists, and files.
- Draft, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, agendas, forms, presentations, and other business documents.
- Prepare meeting materials, information packets, rosters, and other documents.
- Monitor email and voicemail and route requests to the appropriate staff member.
- Assist with meeting and event logistics, including scheduling, registration, materials, and recordkeeping.
- Process and review invoices and other routine administrative documentation.
- Coordinate mailings and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assist with travel arrangements as needed.
- Use Microsoft Office and internal databases to maintain information and produce reports.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with additional office projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of clerical, receptionist, or administrative support experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional administrative or related education preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document-formatting skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong customer service skills with a professional and tactful communication style.
- Comfortable working independently while supporting a collaborative team.
- Ability to adapt quickly when priorities or office needs change.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, personable, and detail-oriented. This position requires someone who can communicate professionally, take ownership of routine administrative responsibilities, and stay organized in an environment where priorities can change throughout the day.
