Proactive Office Administrator | Front Desk & Ops (Hybrid)

ASCENDING; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; 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 suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small-team environment.

The position is onsite Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Friday remote/on-demand, totaling 30–35 hours per week. It is a 6-month contract (1099) at $20.00–$24.00/hour, with potential to convert to a permanent role with benefits after six months.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of office administrative experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or Google Docs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (packaging/supplies).

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 tasks, multitask, and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solver

Tools

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

ASCENDING is seeking an organized, proactive Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small-team environment.

The position is onsite Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, with Friday remote/on-demand, totaling 30–35 hours per week. It is a 6-month contract (1099) at $20.00–$24.00/hour, with potential to convert to a permanent role with benefits after six months.