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Administrative Assistant
- Austin, TX, United States
$24.7 to $26 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $24.7 to $26 USD / hour
- Closing date
- Experience
- 1-4 years of experience in reception, administrative support, clerical work, customer service, or office coordination.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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We are looking for an experienced and service-oriented Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming office environment while keeping front desk activities organized and running smoothly. The role supports daily reception operations, communication flow, meeting space coordination, and general administrative needs in a detail-oriented onsite setting.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome guests and employees in a courteous manner, direct them appropriately, and alert internal team members when visitors arrive.
- Manage incoming phone traffic through Teams or similar phone systems, ensuring calls are answered promptly and routed to the correct contacts.
- Oversee day-to-day reception activities, including handling general inquiries, coordinating front desk coverage, and maintaining an orderly check-in experience.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries while helping ensure materials reach the appropriate recipients.
- Schedule and monitor meeting room usage, keeping calendars accurate and supporting smooth coordination of shared office spaces.
- Help maintain a clean, detail-oriented, and well-stocked lobby, front desk, and main conference areas, including refreshments and basic supplies.
- Provide consistent customer-focused support that reflects positively on the organization in every in-person and phone interaction.
- Assist with additional administrative or office support tasks as needed to meet team and operational priorities.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-4 years of experience in reception, administrative support, clerical work, customer service, or office coordination.
- Working knowledge of front desk procedures and office operations in a detail-focused environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, calendars, and routine administrative tasks with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort using business technology platforms, including phone and scheduling tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a clear commitment to responsive, high-quality customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment, tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Capability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced onsite setting that may require extended desk work and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
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Skills
- Front Desk
- Administrative support
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Confidentiality