Office Administrator
Contract - Office Administrator
In this role, you will provide administrative support to a rapidly growing Austin software company. Our work environment is casual and fun, but we also work hard. The ideal candidate will be positive, proactive, assertive, and innovative, with a strong work ethic. Attitude will be at least as important as skill set in the selection of this person. We are looking for someone that is self-motivated and self-directed who is comfortable taking initiative to identify and solve problems. The successful candidate will have a “can-do” attitude and will be comfortable doing whatever needs to be done to make the office run well.
Responsibilities:
- Answer phone lines, screen and transfer calls
- Greet visitors and manage security registration procedures
- Maintain appearance of lobby, conference rooms, and break rooms
- Order and maintain office and break room supplies
- Facilities administration, including contacting building management regarding temperature and maintenance requests and setting up work space for new hires
- General administrative support for office services, including shipping and package handling
- Support as needed for project-based work and events
Skills/Abilities desired:
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines and expectations with minimal supervision
- Confident, professional demeanor and ability to maintain composure in a busy environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Good judgment and problem solving skills
- Willingness to show initiative; enthusiasm when taking on new projects and responsibilities
- Discretion; must maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Only Austin area candidates will be considered
Education/Experience:
- BA/BS preferred
- 2+ years in administrative support experience in a start-up company is a plus
This will be a 7 month contract based at our head office in Austin, TX
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.