Administrative Assistant - Jamaica, NY - #1397839

Requirements

Description & Requirements

Maximus is hiring an Administrative Assistant based in Jamaica, NY to join our WeCare program! The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and have 1-2 years of customer service experience.

This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid schedule with the potential for remote work up to two days per week. Please note that performance metrics must be maintained, and the remote work schedule is subject to change based on demand and program needs.

This role starts as a contingent position with a 150-day term, which may be renewed. There is also potential for transition into a regular full-time role at Maximus, depending on performance and business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer general inbound calls and place outbound calls with the goal of increasing business, customer satisfaction, and customer retention.
• Follow basic procedures and scripts, using fundamental knowledge of company and project directories, services, and products to assist customers and clients.
• Type or generate letters and other documents as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of the office record and filing systems.
• Retrieve, log, and route correspondence (faxes, email, letters, etc.).
• Prepare and log outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Ensure document control of mail and project correspondence.
• Handle mail and postal machine.-Assist with coordination of meetings both internally and with the customer and participate as necessary.
• Backup support for recording and providing meeting minutes within the required time frame as necessary.
  
  

This position is hybrid and will require quiet workspace in your home for remote work.

Home office requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet service
• Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
• Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds
• Reliable high-speed internet service
  
  

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Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of experience required..
• Must live in or near Jamaica, New York
• Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish, preferred
• Prior administrative assistance experience, preferred
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, preferred
  
  

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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17.00

Maximum Salary

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17.00