Aston Carter
Temporary Administrative Assistant – Front Office Support
Location: Eden Prairie
Duration: 4–5 Months
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to temporarily join our front office team and support our sales and design staff during a maternity leave. This role is heavily focused on Excel-based proposal preparation, along with general office coordination and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Create and format customer proposals in Excel using formulas and calculations
Ensure alpha-numerical accuracy and consistency
Greet visitors and manage incoming phone calls
Order office and janitorial supplies
Coordinate company lunches and courier deliveries
Support service vendors (e.g., cleaning, copier maintenance)
Maintain a clean and organized office environment
Manage the company calendar, including tracking employee time off
Qualifications
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, formatting)
Strong math aptitude and attention to detail
Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Friendly and professional communication style
Comfortable with data entry; Ten-key experience is a plus
Previous administrative or office support experience preferred
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
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.
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.
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Location: Eden Prairie
Duration: 4–5 Months
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to temporarily join our front office team and support our sales and design staff during a maternity leave. This role is heavily focused on Excel-based proposal preparation, along with general office coordination and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Create and format customer proposals in Excel using formulas and calculations
Ensure alpha-numerical accuracy and consistency
Greet visitors and manage incoming phone calls
Order office and janitorial supplies
Coordinate company lunches and courier deliveries
Support service vendors (e.g., cleaning, copier maintenance)
Maintain a clean and organized office environment
Manage the company calendar, including tracking employee time off
Qualifications
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, formatting)
Strong math aptitude and attention to detail
Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Friendly and professional communication style
Comfortable with data entry; Ten-key experience is a plus
Previous administrative or office support experience preferred
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
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.
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.
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.