Front Desk Administrator

Company: Beacon Hill’s client
Location: Shakopee, MN
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $25-$26/hour, depending on previous experience

Position Overview

Beacon Hill’s client is seeking a dependable and professional Front Desk Administrator to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers while providing day-to-day administrative support to the organization.

This is a highly visible position that requires someone who is friendly, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing front desk responsibilities with routine administrative work. Because this role is responsible for reception and front desk coverage, it is fully onsite with a consistent Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent front desk and reception coverage, creating a welcoming and professional experience for visitors.
• Answer incoming calls and route callers to the appropriate person or department as needed.
• Monitor the front entrance and assist with visitor access.
• Scan, organize, and accurately maintain documents and records for multiple departments.
• Ensure scanned information is stored correctly and easily accessible to the teams that rely on it.
• Complete general administrative tasks and provide additional office support as needed.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and service-oriented presence throughout the workday.

Important Component of the Role

Approximately 50% of this position will involve document scanning and record management. The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing consistent, repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Because multiple departments rely on these records, careful scanning, organization, and document storage are essential to the success of the role.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a front desk, reception, administrative, or similar office support position.
• Interested in a long-term opportunity with the potential to grow with the organization.
• Dependable with a strong commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable completing repetitive, detail-oriented work throughout the day.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional when interacting with visitors, callers, and colleagues.
• Strong customer service mindset and a positive, respectful attitude.
• Flexible team player who is willing to assist wherever needed.
• Able to maintain professionalism and discretion in a highly visible office environment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling documents and company records.