Administrative Assistant

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Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

• 1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant for our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role, you will work as part of an administrative team, performing a wide variety of tasks to provide a high level of support for our professional consultants and corporate staff. Qualified candidates will be asked to take an editorial assessment via Microsoft Word prior to a potential interview.

• Manage an extremely busy front desk of a gated facility
• Screen visitors arriving at the front gate and direct them on how to proceed
• Greet office staff and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Schedule appointments and manage conference room calendars
• Maintain visitor logbook and manage distribution of visitor and contractor badges
• Prepare outgoing mail and distribute incoming mail
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area
• Filing, scanning, and record keeping
• Assist with special projects as assigned

• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Vision/VantagePoint is a plus
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• Committed to quality work for both independent tasks and team projects
• Self‑starter who shows initiative
• Motivated to learn new systems, processes, and skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management
• Adaptability and flexibility with the ability to prioritize
• Positive attitude and upbeat personality
• Must be able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 20 lbs.

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit our Life@Exponent page and the Our Impact page.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR‑

• Location:
  
  Phoenix, AZ
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Administrative
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services