Job Description

This role is designed to provide temporary support to an engineering organization, assisting a General Manager and collaborating with the Executive Assistant for a Vice President. The administrative assistant will be integral in ensuring smooth operations, onboarding, and event coordination for the engineering group. This is a six-month contract opportunity, offering exposure to both team and executive support in a dynamic environment.

ResponsibilitiesOrder equipment for new hires and interns.Plan and execute on-site events for the team.Manage the rhythm of business (ROB) calendar and support ad hoc project work.Handle equipment purchasing, PO/invoice management, and event planning.Maintain the organization-wide calendar to ensure team alignment.Essential SkillsPurchasing/PO Invoice Management: 2-4 years of experience with abilities to open POs, manage purchasing, and resolve invoice issues.Project/Event Management: 2-4 years of experience in planning events and handling ad hoc projects.Organizational/Calendar Management: 2-4 years of experience in managing ROB calendars and keeping the team on track.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in fast-paced tech or large corporate environments.Strong follow-through and a track record of longer-term assignments.Positive feedback from supported leaders.Timely completion of onboarding tasks.Accurate budget tracking and effective event execution.Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with the requirement to be onsite in Redmond for two days a week and remote work for three days a week. The role requires standard equipment, including two monitors for home use, and operates Monday through Friday with a 40-hour work week, with no overtime expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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