Gotham

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

LeadingEdge Personnel

Austin, Texas

$20 - $20 hourly

Full-time | On-site

Work facility: Not Specified

Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to provide general office support and ensure smooth daily operations. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, while also supporting a variety of administrative and clerical functions across multiple departments, including facilities, accounting, HR, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answer and route incoming phone calls to appropriate staff
  • Greet and check in visitors, issue badges, and ensure proper escorting protocols
  • Assign appropriate visitor badges and maintain all required documentation
  • Enter cleared guests and foreign nationals into the visitor database and issue correct badges
  • Manage CDs for security updates and classified areas
  • Maintain visitor logs and create/disseminate new logs for all offices
  • Assist in planning and executing company events, meetings, and celebrations (ordering supplies, catering, decorations)
  • Support accounting by verifying and logging printed checks and preparing them for mailing
  • Process and forward employee expense reimbursements
  • Monitor and maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed
  • Maintain and restock breakroom supplies, coordinate with vendors
  • Sort and distribute incoming mail
  • Create and order business cards for staff
  • Accept and manage front desk deliveries
  • Serve as backup for shipping and receiving
  • Handle incoming evidence securely, notify the evidence manager, and complete chain of custody documentation
  • Assemble welcome packages and prepare workstations for new hires
  • Ensure a professional and tidy appearance of the front entrance and reception area (including care of front porch plants)
  • Schedule and coordinate interviews for various departments
  • Create and distribute the annual company calendar
  • Raise and lower the flag as needed

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of administrative experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional demeanor and appearance
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proactive, resourceful, and customer service oriented

Company Description

LeadingEdge Personnel's goal is to help you find your next career move. LeadingEdge Personnel focuses on temp, temp-to-hire and direct hire placements throughout the Austin & San Antonio area. We staff for the best because we attract the best employees. We can't wait to help you achieve your next dream job!