Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location New York, NY NY 10001 Date Posted October 21, 2026 Job ID 15828 Employment Type Contract

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Temporary Administrative Assistant on behalf of an established engineering firm in New York, NY. This is a fully onsite, short-term temporary opportunity lasting approximately 2-3 weeks, with the potential for extension, offering a targeted start date of November 2, 2026.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support an important records organization and digitization project. This individual will be responsible for sorting, organizing, filing, and scanning a large volume of physical documents to help streamline the organization's existing filing system. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on administrative projects, works independently, and takes pride in maintaining accurate, well-organized records.

PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $20-$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Short-Term Opportunity: Ideal for professionals seeking a focused temporary assignment with the potential for an extension.

• Consistent Weekday Schedule: Enjoy flexible scheduling within standard office hours of 8:30 AM-5:30 PM.

• Professional Office Environment: Work directly with office leadership in an established engineering organization.

• Meaningful Project Impact: Play an important role in improving records organization and accessibility while gaining valuable administrative project experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sort, categorize, and organize a large volume of physical files and records.

• Perform extensive manual filing, ensuring documents are accurately labeled and stored.

• Scan and digitize physical documents while maintaining accuracy and completeness.

• Review existing filing cabinets and reorganize records to improve accessibility and efficiency.

• Maintain a consistent, systematic filing process throughout the duration of the project.

• Identify and address filing discrepancies while ensuring documents are handled carefully and confidentially.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with manual filing, records management, document organization, or similar administrative projects.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to independently manage repetitive, detail-intensive tasks while maintaining accuracy.

• Comfortable handling large volumes of physical paperwork, filing cabinets, and document scanning.

• Dependable, efficient, and able to follow established processes while adapting to project needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an hourly pay rate of $20-$26, depending on experience and qualifications. The assignment is expected to last approximately 2-3 weeks, with the possibility of an extension based on project needs.

The position is fully onsite in New York, NY 10001, with flexible scheduling during standard business hours of 8:30 AM-5:30 PM. Eligible temporary employees may have access to benefits through Scion Staffing, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.