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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

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Global private equity firm located in Midtown, Manhattan is seeking to hire a Temp-to-Perm Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join a two-person Reception team with broader administrative responsibilities. This role combines front desk duties with ad-hoc administrative support across various functions (Human Resources, Investor Relations, Facilities, etc.), and offers the opportunity to to serve as a versatile team member or ‘floater’.
Requiring four days on-site with Fridays remote from 7:30-4:30 daily, the ideal candidate will be friendly, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong sense of discretion, professionalism, and proactive service.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist visitors, maintaining a polished and professional front-desk presence.
  • Manage guest registration with building security and ensure smooth check-in.
  • Answer and direct incoming calls using a multi-line phone system.
  • Maintain orderly and presentable reception and conference room areas.
  • Coordinate mail, packages, and deliveries.
  • Stock and tidy office supplies, snacks, and common areas; escalate facilities needs as appropriate.
  • Provide administrative support across internal teams, including scheduling and expense reporting.
  • Support Executive Assistants with meeting logistics including setup, refreshments, and cleanup.
  • Serve as a ‘floater’ to provide backup coverage and administrative support to various teams as needed, ensuring seamless office operations during absences or peak periods.
  • Coordinate internal events and catering and facilitate vendor interactions.
  • Support ad hoc projects and special requests as part of the broader administrative team.
  • Provide back-up coverage for Office Services Assistant, as needed.

Candidate Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of administrative or front-desk experience, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will be dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

Other key qualifications include:

  • High degree of professional maturity, integrity, and discretion.
  • A true utility player mentality – flexible, resourceful, and willing to jump in wherever needed across the organization.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
  • Interest in developing broad administrative skills and willingness to take on projects across various functions is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
  • Up to 80K DOE + Paid Overtime + Bonus
  • Amazing benefits and perks!

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