Aston Carter is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Fairfax

Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Administrative Assistant to manage our front desk and provide exceptional customer service. This role involves being the first point of contact for visitors and calls, ensuring smooth operations within the office, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet, welcome, direct, and announce visitors at the front desk.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk, including monitoring the logbook and issuing visitor badges.
• Update calendars and schedule meetings.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in customer service and receptionist duties.
• Experience handling inbound and outbound calls.
• Strong data entry and administrative support skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration.
• Experience with phone call management.
• Competence in meeting scheduling.

Work Environment

The work hours are from 8:30AM to 4:30PM with a 1-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday. (REMOTE - on Fridays)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.