Express Pros: Administrative Assistant Jobs in the Forest Lake MN Area

Are you an adaptive, responsive worker with a knack for problem solving and organization? Do you feel at home in fast-paced professional environments? Have you had multiple years’ experience in an office or office-like setting? If so, businesses in the Forest Lake MN area are looking for workers with your talents. Express Forest Lake MN helps job seekers like you get hired for administrative assistant jobs in the Forest Lake area. We serve a network of employers in Forest Lake and surrounding communities, such as White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Stacy, Lindstrom, Mahtomedi, Pine City, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Wyoming, Chisago City, Scandia, North Branch, and Rush City.

Administrative Assistant Jobs Description

As an administrative assistant, your job is to aid and maintain the efficient and effective operation of day-to-day professional functions. Often, you may be assigned to a particular staff member or group of staff members with the goal of aiding them in their workload and responsibilities. Specific responsibilities may include managing incoming and outgoing phone calls, scheduling meetings, appointment confirmations, typing, and data entry.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications for Administrative Assistant Jobs

Administrative assistant jobs offered through Express Forest Lake MN require high-functioning candidates with a range of professional skills. Candidates will be asked to juggle multiple roles and tasks and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Work is often performed independently, with little to no supervision, and requires a person who can excel under these circumstances. Strong written and verbal communications as well as strong professional computer skills are essential.

Required/preferred qualifications for administrative assistant jobs may include:

• 2+ years’ experience in an office setting preferred
• Ability to type 30+ words per minute
• Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to think, act, and solve problems quickly as issues occur

Working with Express Forest Lake MN

When you partner with Express Forest Lake MN, we use our connections in the local business community to find you a position that fits your schedule, availability, and short-term professional needs, with an eye towards long-term success. We take pride in the edge we give candidates as a locally owned and operated agency, and we’re proud of the support provided by our affiliation with Express Employment Professionals.

This support includes a comprehensive benefits package available to Express Associates that may include*:

• Holiday and vacation pay
• Coverage for medical care, as well as dental and vision
• 401K savings retirement plan
• Scholarship opportunities

Those seeking administrative assistant jobs with Express Forest Lake MN benefit from our wide-ranging network of employer partnerships. This network extends to neighborhoods and communities like White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Stacy, Lindstrom, Mahtomedi, Pine City, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Wyoming, Chisago City, Scandia, North Branch, and Rush City.

Get started with Express Forest Lake MN today by calling us at (651) 464-9995 to inquired about administrative assistant job openings, or check our online Job Openings listings, then Create an Account to apply over the internet.

* Express Associates may be required to work a specified number of hours and/or weeks before they become eligible for some benefits. Benefits may vary by Express location. Your Express representative will be able to provide more detail about specific benefits for which you qualify.