Contract Administrative Assistant & Office Operations Lead

Warren Whitney; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

2nd Order Solutions (2OS) is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Office Manager on a six-month contract in our Richmond office to cover family leave. You will provide high-level administrative support to our partners, manage calendars and travel, coordinate company events, and keep our operations running smoothly.

You will help with office operations across Richmond and Arlington, plan monthly events, and maintain a connected, collaborative culture during the contract period.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or office manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt quickly
• A self-starter with a team-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Partner Support: Manage calendars, travel, research, and proactive communication.
• People Support: Assist leadership, plan offsites, and organize team events.
• Systems & Administration: Oversee Richmond and Arlington office operations, supplies, and vendor coordination.

Skills

MS Office

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

2nd Order Solutions (2OS) is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Office Manager on a six-month contract in our Richmond office to cover family leave. You will provide high-level administrative support to our partners, manage calendars and travel, coordinate company events, and keep our operations running smoothly.

You will help with office operations across Richmond and Arlington, plan monthly events, and maintain a connected, collaborative culture during the contract period.