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Administrative Associate II

System One

Clayton, NCContract$27–30/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–30/hr
Location
Clayton, NC
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Administrative Associate II supports departmental or divisional operations by handling complex, confidential administrative work and helping relieve supervisors of clerical responsibilities. The role includes managing communications and records, preparing reports and budgetary materials, coordinating meetings and travel, and serving as a liaison with internal and external contacts. It also involves resolving moderately complex issues and making routine recommendations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceRapport BuildingWorkload PrioritizationSeeking GuidanceTeamworkProfessionalismPhone EtiquetteAccuracyMicrosoft Office SuiteOffice ApplicationsOffice ProceduresProject Leadership

Qualifications

Two Years Postsecondary Education in Secretarial Science or Related Business FieldTwo Years Related Secretarial or Clerical ExperienceIntermediate to Advanced Office Application Proficiency90% Intermediate-Level Testing Proficiency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Administrative Associate II

Location: Clayton, North Carolina

Type: Contract

Compensation: $27-$30/hr

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm MF

Overview

Perform administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature in support of departmental or divisional activities to relieve supervisor or clerical and administrative responsibilities and to maintain efficiency of departmental or divisional office operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature in support of departmental or divisional activities to relieve supervisor or clerical and administrative responsibilities and to maintain efficiency of departmental or divisional office operations.

  • Work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature and in which judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

  • Use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation applications.

  • Screen and route mail and documents; determine which to respond to or which to bring to supervisor's attention based on content of communication and knowledge of departmental programs.

  • Organize and maintain divisional or departmental files or records, reports and correspondence required for reference and efficient operation of division or department; maintain up-to-date management and procedural manuals, directives, and related records.

  • Compile and summarize data and assist in preparing regula and special reports requiring analysis and evaluation of data; review reports received for supervisor; check and compare with source documents and bring significant items, changes, errors or omissions to the attention of the supervisor.

  • Maintain, review and reconcile departmental or divisional budgetary records, prepare budgetary projections and recommendations based on instructions and established procedure.

  • Process a considerable amount of confidential and sensitive information in support of administrative activities.

  • Prepare letters and statements, a portion or all of which, may be composed or compiled on the basis of personal knowledge or subject matter; prepare inter-departmental memoranda explaining new or revised policies and procedures as necessary.

  • Arrange for and schedule appointments and meetings for supervisor; interview callers; answer questions concerning departmental or divisional activities; transmit instructions and/or information to and from staff members; serve as liaison with internal and external agencies; make proper referrals as necessary; prepare materials and make arrangements for conferences and travel; prepare necessary documents for supervisor's use in meetings; may attend meetings to take minutes or provide information as requested.

Requirements

  • Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principles and practices normally acquired through two years of post secondary education in secretarial science or a related business field.

  • Work generally requires two years of related secretarial/clerical experience to acquire skills necessary to administer office functions related to office management, communications, and budgetary/accounting activities.

  • Excellent customer service skills.

  • Ability to build rapport with internal and external customers.

  • Ability to prioritize workload. Sense of Urgency for time sensitive projects.

  • Ability to seek guidance when answer is not clear.

  • Receptive to feedback from others. Teamwork, Attendance, Professionalism, and Excellent Phone demeanor.

  • Takes on other assignments willingly.

  • Accuracy of work.

  • Displays proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office applications and office procedures knowledge at an intermediate to advanced level with demonstrated testing proficiency at 90% on intermediate level.

  • Makes best use of time. Offers to assist others in department during down time.

  • Seeks to increase skills.

  • Asks for stretch assignments.

  • Seeks to know the business as to how department work affects the bottom line and interacts within other departments.

  • Takes on site /company projects as project lead and leads team to project completion. (i.e. company picnic, United Way, Angel Tree, Patient Day, Family Picnic, Turkey Handout, etc.)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,734 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27–30/hr
  • North Carolina median$18–26/hr21 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–23/hr790 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $28.50/hr, is 28% above the North Carolina median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Administrative Assistant hourly ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Administrative Assistant jobs in North Carolina and 1,734 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (861 postings).
Education
117 of the 1,734 open Administrative Assistant jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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