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Administrative Assistant

Vaco
$30.00 - $35.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Irvine
Jul 24, 2026
Position Summary Our client is seeking a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and provide administrative assistance to various team members. This role serves as the face of the office and is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for visitors while ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, polished, proactive, and enjoys supporting a collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Staff the front desk during standard business hours, Monday through Friday Greet and assist guests, clients, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner Answer and direct incoming phone calls Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries Maintain organization and cleanliness of common areas, conference rooms, and kitchen spaces Oversee kitchen operations, including stocking coffee, beverages, snacks, and supplies Assist with food preparation, cleanup, and dishwasher maintenance as needed Manage calendars and scheduling for designated team members Process expense reports and reimbursements Coordinate light travel arrangements when required Maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed Coordinate catering orders for meetings and events Oversee postage and parking validation equipment Provide backup support to Executive Assistants Assist with management of company calendars and scheduling tools Support additional administrative projects and special assignments as needed Qualifications Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an administrative, office assistant, receptionist, or similar support role Experience supporting general business operations in a professional office environment Bachelor's degree preferred Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional Experience using Concur or a similar expense management platform preferred Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and follow-through High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a plus What We're Looking For Positive and professional demeanor Strong customer service mindset Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently Collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others Reliable, organized, and highly detail-oriented Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.