Company Description
RESPEC seeks an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist located in our Fairbanks, AK, location.
Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 15 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
This position requires an individual who has strong organizational skills, is willing to assist colleagues, and can multitask in a professional environment. Additional responsibilities include:
- Act as a gatekeeper; answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls; take and relay messages
- Greet office visitors, monitor access, provide direction, maintain security awareness
- Handle queries from the public and customers
- Provide general administrative and clerical support; prepare correspondence and documents
- Prepare and organize conference rooms before/after meetings; coordinate meals/catering when needed
- Ensure knowledge of staff movements in/out of the organization
- Receive/sort mail and deliveries; prepare outgoing mail for counter pick-up or courier
- Manage inventory and procure office supplies for the conference room and kitchen
- Ensure tidy common spaces, including reception area, break rooms, and kitchen
- Scan and shred documents
- Prepare/maintain coffee
- Assist in general office coordination and event planning/implementation
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with Office365
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Demonstrated knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
This is a part time position that is benefits eligible.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.
With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.
From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.
Know-How is Everything.
We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
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