• San Mateo, CA
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Our client, a top-tier VC firm, is searching for an energetic, friendly, and reliable Front Desk Coordinator to be the welcoming face in their mid-peninsula office. This person will manage daily office operations, provide exceptional customer service to guests and internal staff, and ensure everything runs smoothly. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping others, and takes pride in creating a polished, professional atmosphere. The role is in-office, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm on the peninsula.

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    What You’ll Do

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    • Greet and assist visitors, answer and direct phone calls, and maintain a polished reception area
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    • Coordinate mail, packages, and deliveries between two office buildings
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    • Manage calendars and schedule meetings and conference rooms
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    • Liaise with vendors, service providers, and key external contacts
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    • Support special events, team gatherings, and office projects
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    • Handle expense reports and light bookkeeping in Concur
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    • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and legal documents
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    • Partner closely with the Office Manager and administrative team
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    What We’re Looking For

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    • Minimum 2 years of experience in an office or corporate setting
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    • Previous hospitality or customer service experience
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    • 2+ years of college
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    • Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
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    • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
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    • Positive, cheerful attitude and professional demeanor
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    • Adaptable and able to shift priorities in a dynamic environment
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    • Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive
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    • Collaborative and eager to learn
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    Why You’ll Love It Here

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    You’ll join a close-knit administrative team that values teamwork, professionalism, and initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a respected and fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.

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    Compensation: $75-85K, plus bonus and excellent benefits

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    A Note to Applicants:

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    Alison Brown Placement Specialists is a recruiting firm that takes great pride in getting to know candidates, developing lasting relationships, and representing candidates’ best interests. We will never pass your resume to our clients without interviewing you first and making sure we have your express consent and interest in a particular position. We understand that it can be an uncomfortable and tedious experience responding to job postings, and due to the high number of replies, we apologize that we will only be able to respond to those selected for follow-up. Thank you for taking the time to read our ad and good luck in your job search!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Mateo, CA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conference Managementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Expense Reportsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Office Managementunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Order Deliveryunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Venture Capitalunmatched

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