Receptionist Administrative Support Coordinator
Full Time
St. Petersburg, FL
The Receptionist / Administrative Support Coordinator is a full-time, fully on-site position responsible for managing front desk operations and providing comprehensive administrative and operational support at ÿÈÕ´ó¹Ï’s St. Petersburg location. This role serves as the primary point of contact for students, staff, and external visitors, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and well-organized environment.Ìý
Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Transformative Partnerships and Growth Initiatives, this position plays a critical role in supporting daily site operations, coordination of events and engagements, and administrative functions across multiple activities and stakeholders.Ìý
This role requires consistent on-site presence, flexibility with business hours, andÌýa high levelÌýof reliability, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. The successful candidate willÌýdemonstrateÌýthe ability to proactively support a dynamic, multi-use site environment.Ìý
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesÌý
Include the following: other duties may be assignedÌý
Front Desk and Customer ServiceÌý
- Serve as the primary front desk representative, greeting andÌýassistingÌýstudents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming mannerÌý
- Maintain consistent front desk coverage during business hours, including opening and securing the facility asÌýrequiredÌý
- Monitor building access and contribute toÌýmaintainingÌýa safe, secure, and accessible environmentÌý
- Provide information and directionÌýregardingÌýsite services, meetings, events, and activitiesÌý
- Communicate effectively with internal and external constituents via phone, email, text, mail, and other channels, including drafting and typing correspondenceÌý
Administrative and Operational SupportÌý
- Provide administrative support to the Transformative Partnerships team, including data entry, document preparation, coordination, and follow-up activitiesÌý
- Maintain organization and professional appearance of the front desk, shared spaces, and office suppliesÌý
- Maintain stockroom inventory for office supplies and coordinate replenishment as neededÌý
- Coordinate with Executive Site Leadership and staff to support daily operations and respond to emerging needsÌý
Event and Engagement CoordinationÌý
- Support planning and execution of events, site visits, and engagements involving internal and external stakeholdersÌý
- CoordinateÌýlogisticsÌýincluding catering, food and beverage arrangements, and vendor engagement (e.g., caterers, grocery pickups)Ìý
- Arrange travel-related accommodations for visiting staff, including hotel reservations and dining arrangementsÌý
- AssistÌýin preparing meeting and event spaces to ensure readiness and professionalismÌý
Site Scheduling and CoordinationÌý
- Manage andÌýmaintainÌýthe daily events calendar for the siteÌý
- Track andÌýmaintainÌýan active roster of individuals on-site each dayÌý
- Align staffing coverage and operational needs with scheduled events andÌýidentifyÌýpotential scheduling conflictsÌý
Academic and Programmatic SupportÌý
- AssistÌýin preparation for on-site classes and programming activitiesÌý
- Support setup and readiness of specialized instructional spaces, including nursing and engineering labsÌý
- Coordinate with building management to support facility needs, such as ensuring HVAC availability outside normal business hours whenÌýrequiredÌý
- Help ensure food and related resources are available for classes and extended programmingÌý
Operational FlexibilityÌý
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting site operations, including occasional adjustments to schedule based on business needs, events, or extended hoursÌý
- Uphold a high standard of customer service, responsiveness, and professionalism in all interactionsÌý
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QualificationsÌý
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Ìý
- Residency within the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area with reliable transportationÌý
- Ability to work fully on-site with consistent and punctual attendanceÌý
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to create a welcoming environmentÌý
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detailÌý
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and ability to manage responsibilities independentlyÌý
- Strong verbal and written communication skillsÌý
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentÌý
- ProficiencyÌýin Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointÌý
- Comfort supporting event coordination,Ìýlogistics, and operational planningÌý
- Prior experience in front desk, administrative, or customer-facing roles preferredÌý
The hiring salary range for this position is $48,500 - $52,000. The hiring salary range above represents the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Application Information
If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-738-8043.
ÿÈÕ´ó¹Ï offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
AA/EOE/ADA
ÿÈÕ´ó¹Ï is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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