Office & Administration Associate
JTI · Raleigh, NC · 3 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Position Overview
The Office & Administration Associate plays a key role in supporting day-to-day office operations, vendor management, workplace services, event coordination, and administrative activities that enable an efficient, organized, and welcoming work environment. This position serves as a central point of coordination for office facilities, front desk operations, workplace experience, and administrative support while partnering with internal stakeholders, building management, vendors, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor Management
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external vendors and service providers.
- Cook up vendor administration activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment tracking in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitor vendor performance and support the resolution of service-related issues as needed.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely completion of vendor-related documentation.
- Events & Workplace Experience
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of office and company events.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, building management, and external vendors to ensure successful event delivery.
- Aid in logistics, communications, catering arrangements, room setup, and event materials.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance employee engagement and workplace experience initiatives.
- Office Management
- Manage office supplies, stationery, and workplace inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Coordinate maintenance, servicing, and functionality of office equipment, including coffee machines, copiers, printers, and other shared resources.
- Oversee kitchen and breakroom supplies for all office areas, including snacks, beverages, and coffee machine consumables.
- Ensure workplace facilities remain clean, organized, and fully operational through coordination with building management and cleaning services.
- Maintain office access administration, including:
- Creating, updating, and disabling employee and visitor access badges and fobs.
- Maintaining accurate access records and inventories.
- Supporting visitor access requests and temporary badge assignments.
- Generating and distributing monthly office access reports to leadership teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Front Desk & Visitor Management
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, guests, and incoming communications.
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
- Welcome visitors and ensure appropriate visitor registration and documentation processes are followed.
- Cook up visitor access and support a positive guest experience.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, packages, and mail distribution.
- Cook up shipping and courier services while ensuring timely delivery and communication with employees.
- Administrative Operations & Reporting
- Cook up the ordering and distribution of business cards and other office materials.
- Prepare, maintain, and distribute administrative reports and records, including:
- Visitor logs
- Office access reports
- Badge and fob inventories
- Vendor and facilities-related records
- Support documentation management, filing, and process administration activities.
- Assist with special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned.
- Facilities, Compliance & Workplace Support
- Partner with building management and service providers to address workplace maintenance and facility-related issues.
- Support compliance with workplace policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance office efficiency and employee experience.
- Contribute to maintaining a professional, safe, and welcoming work environment for employees and visitors.
- 2–3 years of office administration, executive administration, office coordination, or related experience within a mid-sized or large organization.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Fluent English language skills.
- Experience working in culturally diverse and international environments.
- Experience supporting workplace services, facilities management, or office operations.
- Working knowledge of HR and enterprise systems such as SAP or SuccessFactors.
- Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
- Broad exposure across workplace operations, vendor management, facilities coordination, events, and administrative services.
- Opportunities to contribute to initiatives that enhance employee experience and workplace effectiveness.
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders across business functions and external partners.
- A strong foundation for long-term growth within Office Administration, Workplace Experience, Facilities Management, or Corporate Services.
- Annual Performance-based Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Personal Development Programs
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401(K)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Education/Tuition Assistance
- Volunteering Activities
- Employee Assistance Program (counseling services for employees & family members)