Description

Available from Robert Half, this Project Assistant position is with a premier company and is designed for an experienced individual who shows professionalism and ambition. This job may be perfect for you if you enjoy research, are adept at multitasking, and have impeccable organization skills. We encourage you to apply today to join this great team. We seek someone with the skills and abilities to succeed in this challenging career. The short-term contract / temporary Project Assistant role will be based in San Jose, California.

Your responsibilities

- Making travel and accommodation arrangements for training seminars, conferences and other project related events

- Using online resources to research information

- Supporting project teams by providing administrative, technical and clerical support

- Reviewing data, creating reports, proofreading and editing materials, and preparing presentations

- Helping maintain project deliverable schedules by organizing team meetings and communication per project specifications to support Project Managers

- Requesting further information for documents that are deemed incomplete

- Ensuring key partners receive project information

- Taking meeting minutes and keeping records of tasks and progress

Requirements

- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Be detailed, flexible, and organized

- 1 year of business/office experience required

- Proficient with database and file management

- Experience with project management software is a plus, i.e. Microsoft Project, JIRA, Mavenlink, and NetSuite

- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in procedures and job assignments

- Strong familiarity with Ticketing System

- Traffic experience desired

- Customer service experience required

- Applicants are preferred to hold a BA/BS degree in business, communications, or related field; a high school diploma or its equivalent is required

- Ability to multitask and meet deadline

­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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.

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