Office Administrator | Front Desk & Ops, Flexible Friday

ASCENDING; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCENDING is seeking an organized, proactive Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small-team environment and can maintain a welcoming, efficient workplace.

Schedule: onsite Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, remote Friday with flexible hours; 30–35 hours/week. Compensation: 6‑month contract (1099) at $20.00–$24.00/hour, with potential conversion to a permanent position with benefits after

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of office administrative experience.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Docs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs (handling packages/supplies).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in a small team and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Support administrative tasks using MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing mail, deliveries, and office supplies.
• Proactively identify and solve office needs with minimal supervision.
• Handle physical inventory and light facility management as needed.
• Order lunch for the whole office.
• Track assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.

Skills

MS Office & Google Workspace

Organized

Proactive problem-solving

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

ASCENDING is seeking an organized, proactive Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small-team environment and can maintain a welcoming, efficient workplace.

Schedule: onsite Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, remote Friday with flexible hours; 30–35 hours/week. Compensation: 6‑month contract (1099) at $20.00–$24.00/hour, with potential conversion to a permanent position with benefits after