Receptionist / Office Administrator

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

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.