Front Desk & Admin Coordinator – Houston

Texas A&M Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending account options

Generous paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University Space Institute in Houston seeks an Administrative Coordinator I to provide front‑facing administrative support and coordinate activities for the Institute. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and tenants, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment while supporting staff operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least three years of related experience and a strong ability to manage communications and day‑to‑day tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages incoming calls, emails, and inquiries, providing accurate information or routing requests to appropriate staff.
• Maintains front office operations, ensuring a professional, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Coordinates receipt and distribution of mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Supports onboarding logistics for staff, partners, and visitors as needed.
• Serves as a central point for internal coordination, helping ensure staff needs are addressed efficiently.
• Provides administrative support to the Assistant Director and Institute staff by coordinating meetings and day‑to‑day operational activities.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Texas A&M University Space Institute in Houston seeks an Administrative Coordinator I to provide front‑facing administrative support and coordinate activities for the Institute. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and tenants, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment while supporting staff operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least three years of related experience and a strong ability to manage communications and day‑to‑day tasks