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About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.
Key Statistics
1,100+ Team members
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
for our
Phoenix, AZ
office. In this role, you will work as part of an administrative team, performing a wide variety of tasks to provide a high level of support for our professional consultants and corporate staff. Qualified candidates will be asked to take an editorial assessment via Microsoft Word prior to a potential interview.
Responsibilities
Manage an extremely busy front desk of a gated facility
Screen visitors arriving at the front gate and direct them on how to proceed
Greet office staff and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Screen and forward incoming phone calls
Schedule appointments and manage conference room calendars
Maintain visitor logbook and manage distribution of visitor and contractor badges
Prepare outgoing mail and distribute incoming mail
Maintain a clean and organized reception area
Filing, scanning, and record keeping
Assist with special projects as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Vision/VantagePoint is a plus
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
Committed to quality work for both independent tasks and team projects
Self‑starter who shows initiative
Motivated to learn new systems, processes, and skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management
Adaptability and flexibility with the ability to prioritize
Positive attitude and upbeat personality
Must be able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
Life at Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit our
Life@Exponent page
and the
Our Impact page .
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Details
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Administrative
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
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Administrative Assistant
role at
Exponent
About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.
Key Statistics
1,100+ Team members
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
for our
Phoenix, AZ
office. In this role, you will work as part of an administrative team, performing a wide variety of tasks to provide a high level of support for our professional consultants and corporate staff. Qualified candidates will be asked to take an editorial assessment via Microsoft Word prior to a potential interview.
Responsibilities
Manage an extremely busy front desk of a gated facility
Screen visitors arriving at the front gate and direct them on how to proceed
Greet office staff and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Screen and forward incoming phone calls
Schedule appointments and manage conference room calendars
Maintain visitor logbook and manage distribution of visitor and contractor badges
Prepare outgoing mail and distribute incoming mail
Maintain a clean and organized reception area
Filing, scanning, and record keeping
Assist with special projects as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Vision/VantagePoint is a plus
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
Committed to quality work for both independent tasks and team projects
Self‑starter who shows initiative
Motivated to learn new systems, processes, and skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management
Adaptability and flexibility with the ability to prioritize
Positive attitude and upbeat personality
Must be able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
Life at Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit our
Life@Exponent page
and the
Our Impact page .
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Details
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Administrative
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
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