Office Administrator Job at Aston Carter in Newport News

Overview

Be among the first applicants for a receptionist/administrative role at Aston Carter in Hampton, VA. The position involves greeting visitors, handling phone calls, and providing general administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
• Maintain the reception area to ensure it is tidy and presentable
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries
• Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings
• Provide general administrative and clerical support (e.g., copying, filing, data entry)
• Assist with onboarding new employees (e.g., issuing badges, coordinating workspace setup)
• Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as needed
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred
• Proven work experience as a receptionist, front desk representative, or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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 fully onsite position in Hampton, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Construction Hardware Manufacturing