Administrative Assistant at Staffing Now
Alexandria, VA
About the Job
Administrative Assistant (Contract to Hire)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome employees and guests with prompt and courteous service.
- Proactively direct guests to appropriate person and/or office.
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls.
- Ensure all lobby spaces are tidy and presentable, with all necessary materials stocked and all elements in working order; write service requests for any needed maintenance of educational or other elements to keep lobby clean and in proper working order.
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
- Maintain organization security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception.
- Order office supplies for mail room and lobby areas and keep inventory of stock.
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing.
- Maintain a professional appearance and work area.
- Handle lunch deliveries and locating recipient of delivery.
- Proactively serves internal customers with high quality administrative support.
- Actively promotes safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates degree in business or similar field preferred.
- Three (3) years of proven work experience as a receptionist, front office representative or similar role; work in the public sector desired.
- Office management certification a plus.
Requirements:
- Principles of excellent internal and external customer service.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Excellent professional telephone technique.
- Maintain a friendly and positive attitude when interacting with customers, guests, and other employees.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Multi-tasking and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks.
- Fluent in Spanish, desired.
- Quick learner.
- Enthusiastic and personable.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Follow established administrative policies and procedures.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- With supervision, can establish and document administrative processes for others to follow.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.