Administrative Assistant

Seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Des Moines Area

Job Description

The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our office. This role involves a variety of tasks including data entry, scheduling, and communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and manage data related to testing results, client information, and project details.

• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and site visits for the testing team.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, answering phone calls, emails, and addressing inquiries.

• Prepare and maintain documents, reports, and records related to testing projects.

• Assist with general office duties such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining office supplies.

• Provide excellent customer service to clients, ensuring their needs are met promptly and professionally.

• Work closely with the testing team to support their administrative needs and ensure smooth workflow.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong clerical and administrative support skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration are a plus.

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in the construction or testing industry.

Work Environment

This position is onsite, 5 days a week at the 1610 E Madison Ave location in Des Moines. The working hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, with flexibility on the hours worked.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 2026.

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.

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.