Front Desk Administrative Assistant - Exponent Inc.

About Exponent:Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant at our Phoenix, AZ office location. The individual in this position will be part of a team responsible for performing a wide variety of diverse, non-routine administrative tasks to provide a high level of support for the professional staff.
Qualified candidates who are selected to participate in our screening process for this role will be asked to take an editorial assessment via Microsoft Word prior to a potential formal interview.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a busy front desk
• Answering, screening, and directing phone calls
• Welcoming visitors, issuing badges, and assisting visitors
• Directing incoming participants to testing areas
• Maintaining security by following procedures and controlling access (visitor sign-in, issuing visitor badges)
• Preparing outgoing mail, and distributing incoming mail
• Maintaining the reception area
• Maintaining office phone directory and staff emergency roster
• Operating standard office equipment
• Data entering for equipment fees
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
• Handling other general office tasks (scan, print, etc.)
• Assisting with special projects as needed
• Assisting with office events

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of two years' experience providing administrative support to a team and front desk support
• Bachelor's degree or some college coursework is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Word
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Motivated and committed to learning new systems, processes, and skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, re-evaluate priorities, and interact with all levels of professional staff
• Must be enthusiastic, flexible, and a team player
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Ability to be a self-starter and to notice areas of improvement and additional ways to improve the functions in the office
• The ability to lift, push, or pull at least 25 lbs.

Life @ Exponent:

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: 

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent 

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact 

 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

 

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. 

Work Environment:

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Benefits you will enjoy:

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

 

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

 

Job Locations:US-AZ-Phoenix