Front Desk/Administrative Assistant (Bilingual Mandarin)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in San Jose, CA is seeking a Front Desk & Administration Assistant to support the reception area and general office operations. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented and friendly approach with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have English proficiency and Mandarin is a plus, with responsibilities including travel planning, supplies management, mail handling, and executive support.

Qualifications

• AA/BA degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of Administrative Support experience preferred; entry-level considered.
• English proficiency required; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving and dispatching office supply and equipment.
• Ensuring front lobby is in compliance with all systems, control policies and procedures.
• Office equipment inventory control management.
• Interact with guests who have appointments, inquiries, or meetings with employees of the company.
• Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail/package.
• Process business traveling arrangement, hotel reservation, airport pickups, corporate housing management.
• Supervision of housekeeping and janitorial controlling, ensure the front office is clean and safe.
• Utilize knowledge of company operations, procedures, policies, and departmental functions in performing duties with minimum direction/supervision.
• Interface with various levels of management, customers, suppliers and employees to exchange information and take appropriate action promptly and effectively.
• Provide executive support to employees when needed.
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese is preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Mandarin proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritizing

Initiative & problem solving

Education

AA/BA degree

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Front Desk & Administration Assistant to handle the general administrative support including the reception area. An ideal candidate should be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, friendly, enjoy interacting with people, capable of multi‑tasking, and work effectively under pressure. Routine duties include front lobby reception services, office supply replenishments, business travel planning and booking including visa applications, reimbursement requests, vendor invoice review and processing, corporate apartment management, and occasional executive support.

Qualifications

• Education: AA/BA degree
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Administrative Support experience is preferred; suitable candidates without prior experience will also be considered.
• Language: Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Skills

• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Mandarin proficiency (basic reading and typing is required)
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritizing
• Initiative and problem solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering, receiving and dispatching office supply and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that the front lobby is in compliance with all systems, control policies and procedures.
• Office equipment inventory control management.
• Interact with guests who have appointments, inquiries, or meetings with employees of the company.
• Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail/package.
• Process business traveling arrangement, hotel reservation, airport pickups, corporate housing management.
• Supervision of housekeeping and janitorial controlling, ensure the front office is clean and safe.
• Utilize knowledge of company operations, procedures, policies, and departmental functions in performing duties with minimum direction/supervision.
• Interface with various levels of management, customers, suppliers and employees to exchange information and take appropriate action promptly and effectively.
• Provide executive support to employees when needed.
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Vietnamese is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.