Part-Time Office Assistant: Front Desk & Ops Support

Mercatus Center Inc; Arlington, Fairfax (VA, VA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Institute for Humane Studies invites applications for a Part-Time Office Assistant in Arlington. This role supports front office, mail distribution, and space maintenance for ~300 staff across Arlington and Fairfax campuses.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, coordinating facilities services, handling mail, and assisting with events and onboarding.

Formación

• Polished and professional presence; can do attitude; a team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in general office applications.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of general office machines.
• Ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Greets and assists visitors, creating a professional first impression.
• Answers incoming calls during business hours and routes them to the appropriate person or voicemail.
• Communicates building needs and coordinates services, such as HVAC and cleaning, with building property staff for regular and after-hours events.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and packages daily.
• Organizes pick-ups and deliveries for outgoing shipments.
• Prepares offices for new hires before and after arrival, ensuring all supplies are in place.
• Orders, receives, and stores office and break room supplies and restocks as needed.
• Performs weekly checks of building spaces, including review of maintenance needs, cleaning refrigerators, and restocking conference room supplies.
• Assists the Office Manager with special projects, event logistics, vendor coordination and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Professionalism

Communication skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Office equipment handling

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Herramientas

Office software

General office machines

Descripción del empleo

Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Institute for Humane Studies invites applications for a Part-Time Office Assistant in Arlington. This role supports front office, mail distribution, and space maintenance for ~300 staff across Arlington and Fairfax campuses.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, coordinating facilities services, handling mail, and assisting with events and onboarding.