Administrative Assistant — Front Desk & Admin (Herndon)

The Addison Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to transition into a perm‑

Work with an established organization

Exposure to admin operations and key-‑

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Herndon, VA to serve as the first point of contact and provide essential admin support across the organization. You will greet visitors, manage calls across up to four lines, and assist staff with day-to-day tasks in a professional, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of onsite admin and customer service experience, strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel), and a discreet, proactive mindset to help keep

Qualifications

• At least two years of onsite administrative and customer service experience.
• Experience with office administration and professional phone etiquette.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including basic to intermediate Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide a welcoming first impression.
• Answer, screen, and transfer calls across multiple lines.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to staff and stakeholders.
• Assist with general office coordination and daily tasks.
• Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external contacts.
• Collaborate to support department goals and smooth operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Addison Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Herndon, VA to serve as the first point of contact and provide essential admin support across the organization. You will greet visitors, manage calls across up to four lines, and assist staff with day-to-day tasks in a professional, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of onsite admin and customer service experience, strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel), and a discreet, proactive mindset to help keep