The Role
Manage daily office operations in an onsite small-office environment. Responsibilities include administrative support, mail and delivery coordination, office supply ordering, physical inventory, light facilities management, lunch ordering, task tracking, multitasking, and maintaining a welcoming workplace. The role requires organization, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, proactive, and energetic Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a "shining personality " who thrives in a close-knit, small-office environment.
Schedule & Location
- Onsite: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Fairfax, VA 22031)
- Remote: Friday (On-demand/flexible hours)
- Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
Compensation & Structure
- Initial Period: 6-month contract (1099), $20.00 – $24.00/hour (based on experience)
- Growth Potential: Opportunity to convert to a permanent position with benefits after 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office operations and maintain a welcoming environment.
- Support administrative tasks using MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Coordinate incoming/outgoing mail, deliveries, and office supplies.
- Proactively identify and solve office needs with minimal supervision.
- Handle physical inventory and light facility management as needed.
- Order lunch for the whole office.
- Track assigned tasks, multitask, ensure results are delivered on time.
Qualifications
- Experience: 1–3 years of office administrative experience.
- Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs.
- Physical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (handling packages/supplies).
- Traits: Highly organized, attentive to detail, and a proactive problem-solver.
- Culture Fit: Comfortable and productive working in a small team environment.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of office administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Comfortable and productive working in a small team environment
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The Company
What We Do
The ASCENDING team commits to delivering scalable and high-available cloud solutions to clients. We use advanced technology to measure the effectiveness of your current IT infrastructure. Then we help our clients migrate to the cloud and modernize their IT infrastructure.
