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Administrative Assistant

Axios
Location
Arlington, VA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
General & Admin
Salary
$25.00 - $30.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1-3 years of administrative, executive support, family office, personal assistant or high-touch operations experience
  • Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for managing logistics, including travel, expenses, calendars, reservations, appointments, errands and vendor coordination
  • Comfort handling personal and family-related logistics with discretion, maturity and care
  • Excellent attention to detail, especially when managing fast-changing schedules, travel plans and expense tracking
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executives, colleagues, family members, vendors and external contacts
  • Ability to manage a high volume of tasks, prioritize effectively and follow through without constant direction
Nice to have
  • Event planning, hospitality, or complex travel coordination experience is a plus
  • Desire to grow into broader executive support responsibilities over time
What the job really is

The Administrative Assistant at Axios will provide essential support to the Founders Office, specifically assisting the Executive Assistant with personal, family, and logistical needs of the co-founders. Daily tasks will include managing travel details, expenses, and various administrative duties, while maintaining discretion and strong organizational skills. This role is ideal for someone early in their administrative career looking to grow in a dynamic executive support environment.

Benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Robust PPO and high-deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
  • Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high-deductible health plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Things to weigh
  • Starting salary range is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, which may vary based on location and experience
  • Role involves managing personal and family logistics, which may require discretion and maturity
  • Fast-paced environment with occasional time-sensitive needs outside standard business hours
Job score4.2/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value3/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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