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Department Assistant - 7 month Contract Role - Kansas City, MO, $19/hr

Yoh Services, on behalf of it's client in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Department Assistant for a 7 month contract role! 

Job Title: Department Assistant Summary:
The Department Assistant provides administrative support to department management, ensuring smooth daily operations and alignment with business goals. This role involves coordinating communications, managing departmental procedures, and supporting various initiatives.
Monday-Friday 8 am to 5pm OR 9/80 Schedule
Benefits offered by Yoh Services, contract agency
7 month contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative services in support of department and business line objectives.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing across the department and project teams.
• Research and resolve departmental inquiries, providing accurate and timely responses.
• Prepare and present meeting notes, presentations, and data tables using Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other tools.
• Assist in developing departmental procedures and contribute to business initiatives.
• Track departmental deadlines and benchmarks; support monthly progress reporting and action item tracking.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate on-site and off-site meetings (e.g., orientations, stakeholder meetings, reviews).
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training records in collaboration with the corporate training department.
• Compile and analyze data for business plans and financial reports; support final business plan submissions.
• Monitor and approve standard departmental expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Draft and distribute communications including emails, meeting agendas, and minutes.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Address and resolve departmental operational issues (e.g., workspace, supplies, complaints).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and standards.

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.  Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: 
 
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Certification and training opportunities
 
What you need to know:


Estimated Min Rate: $13.30
Estimated Max Rate: $19.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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