Administrative Assistant​/Project Coordinator

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant / Project Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting company executives by delivering high‑quality administrative, operational, and project coordination support. This role ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations, well‑run meetings and events, and timely execution of projects in a professional environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Coordinate and support in‑person and virtual meetings and events, including agenda preparation, presenter coordination, meeting facilitation, note taking, action‑item tracking, and travel logistics
• Provide comprehensive administrative support such as calendar management, expense reporting, document preparation and e‑signatures, mail/shipping coordination, and office supply management
• Serve as backup to the receptionist as needed
• Support projects by creating surveys, conducting basic research, tracking updates in Excel, and developing polished PowerPoint presentations
• Provide notary services
• Perform additional duties as assigned

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing administrative and/or project support to senior leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to shifting needs
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficiency with project management and productivity tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, Microsoft 365)
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and professional presentation design
• Experience using survey platforms (e.g., Survey Monkey, Qualtrics)
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively at all levels, including executives
• Flexibility to occasionally work extended hours to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• Ability and willingness to work in‑office five days per week
• Ability to clear required background checks

None required.

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the hourly pay rate to be $26.55-#38.46 per hour. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is 100% in office. Hybrid and remote work schedules will not be considered. The role requires 5 days / week in the Reston, Virginia office. This position is open to residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan & Northern Virginia areas.

All employment is “at‑will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at‑will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type: Regular

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Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.