Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Receptionist
27 days ago
Houston
Job Description The Ocean Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in Commercial Diving and Nondestructive Testing training, is seeking a professional and dependable Administrative Assistant to manage front desk operations and support day-to-day administrative functions across departments. Key Responsibilities: • Greet and assist students, staff, and visitors with a polished, professional demeanor as the first point of contact., • Remain attentive and engaged during customer interactions, refraining from unrelated tasks., • Route incoming calls and guests promptly to the correct departments and provide alternatives when necessary., • Maintain a clean and professional reception area; take breaks and meals away from the front desk., • Ensure consistent lobby coverage, especially during peak periods such as orientation and graduation., • Manage mail and deliveries., • Maintain visitor, parking, and tour logs promptly and accurately., • Perform data entry and document handling with attention to detail., • Provide cross-departmental administrative support, maintaining a collaborative, team-first mindset., • Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in a professional setting., • Commitment to upholding organizational values through integrity and professionalism., • 1–3 years of relevant experience in administrative support, reception, or office operations (or equivalent transferable experience)., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools., • Strong organizational skills with proven attention to detail and effective time management., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to a professional environment; customer service-oriented approach to internal and external interactions., • Position Type: Full-time or Part-time, • Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; flexible hours depending on department needs. Some early mornings or late afternoons may be required during peak times (e.g., orientation or graduation weeks)., • Compensation: Hourly; commensurate with experience