About the role

Job Title: Department Support Assistant (Intermediate)
Location: San Diego, CA (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $26 / hr (W2 Non-Exempt)
Duration: (6 Months, Contract, 40 hrs/wk)
Position Summary: Seeking a highly organized, proactive Department Support Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to a fast-paced team at San Diego campus. This critical role manages complex calendar scheduling, high-volume travel arrangements, expense processing, and event logistics in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities: Calendar & Meeting Management: Coordinate and adjust complex Microsoft Outlook calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts, and manage end-to-end meeting logistics (conference rooms, Teams links, agendas).Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries (flights, hotels, ground transport) in alignment with corporate policies, ensuring fast turnaround on changes. Expense Reporting: Prepare, submit, and reconcile monthly expense reports and invoices accurately using Concur. Event & Department Support: Organize team off-sites, leadership meetings, catering, and venue arrangements; maintain department records and manage office supply inventories. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a professional point of contact for internal/external leaders, drafting clear event correspondence and executive invitations. Local Errands: Occasionally utilize personal vehicle for local department errands (e.g., picking up team lunches or specific supplies).
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 2+ years of administrative, executive support, or department support experience in a corporate or fast-paced setting. Travel Management: Hands-on experience coordinating high-volume domestic/international corporate travel.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (advanced calendar management) and Office 365 suite; experience with Concur is strongly preferred. Logistics: Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for occasional local errands.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$26 / hr

Experience level

Junior

Location

San Diego, CA

Occupation

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Industry

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Posted

3 days ago

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