Front Desk & Administrative Specialist

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off

Medical, dental and vision plans from

Retirement benefit

Job summary

National Radio Astronomy Observatory is seeking a Receptionist/General Office Assistant to manage front desk operations, greet visitors, and support daily administrative tasks at NRAO Headquarters in Charlottesville, VA.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of receptionist experience. You will handle calls, coordinating meetings and assisting with events, while following NRAO safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a receptionist or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Staffing the front desk during business hours (8:30am-5pm, M-F).
• Greeting and monitoring visitors.
• Answering, handling, and directing incoming calls accordingly.
• Scheduling meetings and conferences via the Meeting Planner system.
• Assisting with clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, invoicing, and credit card reconciliation.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory is seeking a Receptionist/General Office Assistant to manage front desk operations, greet visitors, and support daily administrative tasks at NRAO Headquarters in Charlottesville, VA.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of receptionist experience. You will handle calls, coordinating meetings and assisting with events, while following NRAO safety procedures.