Office Administrator- 1st Shift Gastonia, NC

Office Administrator - 1st Shift Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, North Carolina

Job Title:

Office Administrator

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Gastonia, NC

Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and professional Office Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of our office. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role will assist with office organization, client communication, staff coordination, documentation, and overall administrative efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the ongoing organization and coordination of office administration and procedures, including controlling correspondence, supervising and training office staff, designing and implementing filing systems, and delegating and monitoring various tasks
• Inform clients of project status and request necessary information or documentation
• Meet with clients to present deliverables and collect payments
• Provide administrative support as needed, including attending meetings, taking meeting notes, preparing reports, and maintaining executive calendars
• Answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Respond to and resolve client concerns in a friendly, professional, and timely manner
• Process outgoing mail and maintain office postage supplies
• Maintain accurate internal mail and call logs
• Scan, organize, and maintain client documents and records
• Identify and implement procedural and policy changes to improve office efficiency and workflow
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc administrative requests as needed
• Keep management informed of office activities, client concerns, and important updates
• Maintain a professional and organized office environment

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in office administration, administrative support, customer service, or a related role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Professional and courteous phone and client communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supervising or training office staff
• Experience working directly with clients or customers
• Experience maintaining calendars, preparing reports, and organizing meetings
• Experience with document management and electronic filing systems
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field
• Experience in a professional office or project-based environment

Core Competencies:

Office Administration, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Client Communication, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Document Management, Filing Systems, Calendar Management, Staff Coordination, Time Management, Organization, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Professional Communication, Confidentiality