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Administrative Assistant

Roanoke, VA

About RRMM Architects

RRMM is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm. Every day our employees strive to create exceptional places to live, work, play, and learn. Our firm uses the power of design to strengthen and inspire the communities we serve.

While we are large enough to rank nationally, RRMM Architects consists of a tight knit, collaborative group with diverse backgrounds and design experiences. We are united by the common interest to provide superior service to our clients.

The Position 

RRMM Architects’ Roanoke office seeks a full-time administrative assistant for office support activities. The administrative assistant is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office while providing high-level administrative support to leadership and staff.  This role combines office management, coordination, and administrative duties to maintain an efficient, organized, and professional workplace.

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Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure a well-organized efficient work environment
  • Manage office supplies, equipment and vendor relationships
  • Coordinate maintenance, repairs and office services, incoming and outgoing mail, purchase orders, and other office matters
  • Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner
  • Answer direct phone calls to the appropriate personnel
  • Manage the front office and ensure shared spaces are tidy and organized
  • Manage all conference room scheduling, set-up, conference room supplies and cleanliness of the space
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and meetings
  • Work with Employee Engagement Committee to promote teamwork, in office and out of office events
  • Create professional written correspondence and presentations as requested
  • Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as needed
  • Provide general administrative support and manage office budget
  • Manage kitchen supplies and request orders for replenishments
  • Respond to inquiries and provide information about the company
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
  • Document, spreadsheet, and letter writing and proofing

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience in a similar role is required
  • Associate degree in business administration or secretarial program preferred
  • Microsoft office software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Telephone skills
  • Dependability and professionalism
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative writing and reporting skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical –

  1. Sitting and Standing: Most office jobs require prolonged periods of sitting, often with the option to stand intermittently
  2. Walking: Short distances within the office to attend meetings or retrieve documents
  3. Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying items like files, packages, or office supplies, typically weighing up to 25 pounds
  4. Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, using a mouse, and handling paperwork
  5. Visual Acuity: Close visual tasks such as reading documents and computer screens

Mental –

  1. Sitting and Standing: Most office jobs require prolonged periods of sitting, often with the option to stand intermittently
  2. Walking: Short distances within the office to attend meetings or retrieve documents
  3. Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying items like files, packages, or office supplies, typically weighing up to 25 pounds
  4. Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, using a mouse, and handling paperwork
  5. Visual Acuity: Close visual tasks such as reading documents and computer screens

Reasonable accommodation will be made for a qualified candidate to meet the essential functions of the position. 

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We offer a competitive salary and generous package of benefits.

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RRMM Architects is an architectural and interior design firm with 120+ employees. Our home office is in Chesapeake, Virginia with other Virginia satellite offices in Richmond, Roanoke and Arlington, as well as Baltimore, Maryland.

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Please apply below. Questions can be submitted through our Contact Us page. No phone calls please.

RRMM is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire.

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RRMM is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including lactation), age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.