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Administrative Assistant

Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 11/24/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Administrative Job Number: 19622 Pay Rate: 30.00

Job Description

Our busy and growing client in Houston, TX is looking for an Administrative Assistant on a contract to possible hire basis. Direct Hire may be considered.

Company Profile:
Commercial services organization
Projects and Service

Administrative Assistant Role:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to wear many different hats! 
Set up and maintain customer contracts, jobs and services
Reach out to customers to set up their service, ask for feedback on the service they are receiving to make sure customers are happy and well taken care of.
Prepare and issue quotes and account renewals; follow-up through issuance of purchase orders
Track and generate reports of business segment profitability including cost analysis of services and projects
Schedule service, prepare service orders, and perform the billings
Use Microsoft suite to enter and report customer activity
Handle customer calls and coordinate service schedule with service technicians
Back-up other administrative staff, as requested (e.g., during vacations, seminars, etc.)
Assist with off-site customer seminars/training and trade shows, as requested
Create and present PowerPoint presentations for weekly business unit meeting
Assist with office responsibilities and general clerical duties

Administrative Assistant Background Profile:
High school diploma or the equivalent
3+ years’ experience dealing directly with customers
3+ years’ experience working in a professional office setting
Strong MS Office Suite experience – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn new software systems
Strong mathematical skills to prepare profitability reports, cost analysis and prepare billings
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Solid customer-service orientation; serves internal and external customers with excellence
Excels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure; remains flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient

Features and Benefits:
Health insurance
401K with match
Paid time off and sick time
Paid holidays
8-5 Monday – Friday
Nice Business Casual dress code

Job Requirements

Administrative, Excel, Outlook, Contract

Additional Information

dfwHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

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