Job Description

The Administrative Assistant will perform duties in our Reston, VA office. The work may include, but is not limited to, varying facilities, events, and administrative tasks.

FACILITIES AND EVENT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (50% - 70%)

• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address any maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Collaborate with various departments to assess their facility needs and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Ability to move furniture and other event items
• Work closely with event organizers to understand their requirements and provide expert guidance and support throughout the planning and execution process.
• Oversee event setup and breakdown, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Other duties as assigned

ADMIN ASSISTANT-RECEPTIONIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (30% - 50%)

• Courteously greeting and assisting customers, visitors, and employees at Corporate Headquarters in a highly professional manner
• Handling incoming phone calls to Corporate HQ and assisting callers in a professional manner
• Supporting Executive event and meeting planning including, but not limited to:
• Booking conference rooms or other meeting/event space
• Printing out agendas, name tags, and other meeting materials
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and shipping
• Assisting with bank deposits and other financial duties
• Restocking supplies in the conference rooms and the kitchen
• Responding to a wide variety of unpredictable situations in a professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) years of experience as a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant/ Facilities Assistant/ Event Assistant OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and staff members.
• MS 365; Web proficiency; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs. regularly
• Ability to reliably work in-person at Corporate HQ full-time
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• Some knowledge of facility operations, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as part of an administrative team
• Certified Notary Public in Virginia preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an office position. The role requires reporting in person to Stride’s HQ in Reston, VA, five days/week. The office noise level is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate this position will pay between $13.35 - $25.08 per hour. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)