• Administrative Assistant III

    Aston Carter (Winsted, CT)


    Job Posting: Administrative Assistant III (Contract Role)

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Duration: 6 months

    Overview:

    A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support its Planning and Sales departments. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, meeting coordination, and document preparation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide professional administrative support while maintaining confidentiality.

    + Compile and prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings.

    + Attend meetings to set up and run presentations.

    + Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate conference calls.

    + Organize staff and departmental meetings, including logistics and minute-taking.

    + Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.

    + Maintain department files and update spreadsheets and contact lists.

    + Handle incoming/outgoing mail and faxes.

    + Prepare expense reports and check requests.

    + Order supplies within budget guidelines.

    + Perform special projects as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

    + Minimum of 6 years of related experience in administrative support.

    + Strong organizational and time management skills.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

    + High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

    + Ability to learn new software programs as needed.

    + Background in executive secretarial work or office management.

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Winsted,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.