Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Socket.dev; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Oxford, MS seeks an Executive Assistant to the COO and Office Manager to ensure efficient daily operations at the headquarters. You will manage reception, coordinate facilities and vendors, organize meetings, and support sales, marketing and events as needed.

The role requires strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with integrity in a dynamic software company environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent proactive verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and accurately respond to requests and guidance.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision.
• Demonstrates initiative and integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily Office Operations: manage reception, greeting visitors and directing them to the right person.
• Facilities & Maintenance: coordinate maintenance, communicate with vendors, track services.
• Office Supplies & Pantry: monitor stock, restock before shortages, manage shared spaces.
• Meeting, Event & Workspace Support: set up rooms, arrange catering, return spaces to order.
• Vendor Coordination & Expense Documentation: track receipts, process invoices, collect W-9s as needed.
• Travel & Logistics: book flights, hotels, and transport; arrange reservations.
• Sales, Marketing & Event Support: assist with conference registrations and material preparation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Resourcefulness

Critical thinker

High performer

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Serves as Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer of dynamic high growth software company in Oxford, MS. In addition, serves as the Office Manager at the Company’s headquarters.

Skills

Communicationand Organization: Excellent proactive verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and accurately respond to requests and guidance given. Frequent contact with executive management. Expected to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Resourcefulness: The ability to take the initiative and be mindfully thinking “a few steps ahead” to anticipate what might be needed by the executives.

Critical thinker: The ability to think strategically in a fast-paced environment to manage the many different moving parts of the role.

High performer: This role is best suited for someone who is willing to go the extra mile, has a drive and a passion for being of service and producing great results, able to listen keenly to what’s being asked of themand feedback,and to operate at a high level of integrity.

Job Responsibilities

1.Daily Office Operations

• Restocking and organizing shared office supplies and common areas
• Managing the experience of anyone coming into the office, including:
  • oOverseeingand owningthe reception area
  • oGreeting visitors
  • oDirecting them to the correct person or location
  • oServing as the point of contact for vendors and deliveries
• Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and packages directly to employees
• Monitoring overall readiness of the office throughout the day

2. Facilities & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinating scheduled maintenance and inspections
• Communicating directly with maintenance, janitorial, and building vendors
• Tracking required services and identifying issues that need attention
• Initiating corrective action when problems arise

3. Office Supplies, Equipment & Pantry Management

• Monitoring supply levels and restocking before shortages occur
• Maintaining organization of supply storage and shared equipment areas
• Coordinating printer readiness, paper supply, and service needs
• Ordering pantry items based on usage and obtaining required approvals

4. Meeting, Event & Workspace Support

• Preparing meeting rooms with appropriate setup and materials
• Coordinating catering and logistical needs
• Ensuring spaces are returned to standard condition after meetings
• Maintaining overall readiness of conference rooms and shared spaces
• Taking minutes for internal meetings when requested

5. Vendor Coordination & Expense Documentation

• Maintaining receipts for office-related purchases
• Submitting invoices and documentation to accounting
• Collecting vendor paperwork (e.g., W-9s) as needed
• Tracking payments to completion

6. Travel, Reservations & Logistical Arrangements

• Booking flights, hotels, and transportation as requested
• Coordinating restaurant and venue reservations
• Handling logistical details to ensure accuracy and coverage

7. Sales, Marketing & Event Support

• Completing conference and event registrations
• Tracking deadlines and confirmations
• Coordinating materials and printing as requested

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration or related field.