Administrative Coordinator
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Robert Half seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations in a funeral home setting. The role provides administrative and customer support to families, visitors, and guests, with an emphasis on professionalism, empathy, discretion, and organization. The coordinator handles front desk operations, communications, records, scheduling, and office tasks while collaborating with team members and adapting to changing priorities.
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Description Administrative Coordinator
Do you enjoy helping people during some of life's most important moments? Are you a customer-focused detail oriented who takes pride in providing exceptional service, staying organized, and making a meaningful impact every day? Description of the Position:
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support daily operations in a funeral home setting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping others, and can provide outstanding administrative and customer support with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of contact for families, visitors, and incoming inquiries Manage 20-30 phone calls and 20-30 emails daily Provide exceptional customer service with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail Support front desk operations and day-to-day office activities Prepare, scan, file, and maintain accurate records and documentation Coordinate schedules, appointments, and administrative tasks Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for daily operations Assist with vendor communications and special office projects Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information Collaborate with team members to support changing priorities and business needs Provide dependable administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations Deliver a welcoming and compassionate experience for families and guests in a funeral home setting Requirements Requirements of the Position:
Previous experience in administrative support, receptionist, customer service, or office coordination Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment Experience managing high-volume phone and email communications Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills detail oriented, discreet, and capable of handling confidential information Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting families and visitors Comfortable working in a funeral home and memorial park environment Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Flexible availability, including weekends as needed Available to start within the next two weeks Top Skills for Success:
✅ Communication & Customer Service ✅ Organization & Time Management ✅ High-Volume Phone & Email Management ✅ Multitasking & Prioritization ✅ Compassion, Professionalism & Empathy ✅ Attention to Detail & Accuracy ✅ Confidentiality & Discretion ✅ Microsoft Office Proficiency (Outlook, Word & Excel) ✅ Team Collaboration & Adaptability ✅ Dependability & Reliability TalentMatch®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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How this job compares
Set against the 548 open Administrative Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$52–68K/yr126 salary ranges
- US median$22–26/hr218 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Administrative Coordinator jobs in California and 548 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Luxury Bath Technologies5 open
- Robert Half (this employer)5 open
- Amgen2 open
- Experience
- Administrative Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (329 postings).
- Education
- 54 of the 548 open Administrative Coordinator jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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