Dc - Administrative Assistant

A rapidly growing architectural company currently located in the DC (Tyson's) area, is looking for a Full-time Administrative Assistant to join their fun team. The Administrative Assistant plays a large role in creating a first impression of the company via in-person and phone interactions with individuals, including prospective clients, employees, guests and vendors who walk through the door. If you are a polished professional with a can-do positive attitude and a service mindset, this job could be the perfect fit for you! This position provides a great entrée into the world of architecture and offers career growth opportunities.

• Provide professional, timely, courteous and accurate service to employees, clients and vendors
• Perform general office duties, as required, including sorting and delivering mail, perform outgoing shipping, and errands
• Coordinate conference room scheduling and set-up as well as vendor lunch and learns
• Ensure a smooth and seamless employee and guest experience by communicating warmly, clearly and effectively to meet the request at hand
• Understand and follow tasks for all assigned areas
• Answer questions and solve problems independently with cross-training to provide accurate information
• Transfer calls as required, familiar with the roster of 50+ employees and their positions
• Order and stock office and breakroom supplies
• Assist internal clients/teams with logistics, needs, events and outings
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees, processing paperwork and getting compute, phone and desk setup.
• Greet clients with a smile and maintain a tidy work area
• Answer phone calls promptly and professionally, including external and internal calls
• This position will require being in office 5 days a week

Education

• College degree and/or related experience and training preferred
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Job Qualifications

• Perform daily responsibilities with initiative (i.e. opening/closing tasks, stocking supplies, completing requests, meeting deadlines)
• Previous receptionist or administrative support experience preferred but not required
• Administrative experience in the Architecture and/or Construction industry a plus
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Customer Focus Team Orientation Multi-Tasking
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Be able to learn quickly and follow detailed instructions
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite

Hourly pay - $18-22 per hour (approved overtime is paid time and a half) plus opportunity for annual bonus. Great benefits including 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, professional/casual dress and team outings throughout the year

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of office administration or reception experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Position requires frequent reaching, bending, standing and sitting for prolonged periods
• Provide consistently accurate service
• Good analytical skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task job duties
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• Familiar with basic bookkeeping procedures, strong attention to detail
• Exhibit motivation and initiative, flexible and energetic spirit
• Ability to interact with senior management, staff, clients and vendors as a service professional at all times
• Motor valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to follow through and help with tasks as a team player
• Proven computer experience; proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel required

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment with a casual business attire for employees. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 80% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO Statement Dwell Design Studio provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.