Receptionist / Office Administrator

ascendingdc; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Fridays

Potential to convert to permanent with

Benefits after 6 months

Job summary

ascendingdc seeks an organized Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. The role suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small-team setting and brings a proactive, shining personality to the work floor.

Onsite Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM with remote Fridays; 30–35 hours per week. Initial six-month 1099 contract at $20–$24/hour, with potential conversion to a permanent role with benefits after six months.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of office administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle packages.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Comfortable working in a small team 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, multitask, ensure results are delivered on time.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace / Docs

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and energetic Office Administrator to manage daily operations in our Fairfax, VA office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a \"shining personality\" who thrives in a close-knit, small-office environment.

Schedule & Location

• Onsite: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Fairfax, VA 22031)


• Remote: Friday (On-demand/flexible hours)


• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week

Compensation & Structure

• Initial Period: 6-month contract (1099), $20.00 – $24.00/hour (based on experience)


• Growth Potential: Opportunity to convert to a permanent position with benefits after 6 months.

Key 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, multitask, ensure results are delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of office administrative experience.


• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs.


• Physical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (handling packages/supplies).


• Traits: Highly organized, attentive to detail, and a proactive problem-solver.


• Culture Fit: Comfortable and productive working in a small team environment.