Front Desk and Admin Executive

Job Description

We seek an enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly front desk executive to support our administrative and operations activities. 

• Create a warm and welcoming front desk space for all our residents, team members, guests and visitors

• Manage the front desk, handle enquiries, answer all incoming calls, re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages 

• Greet, assist and/or direct visitors as appropriate

• Operate address service

• Assist in the planning and preparation for in-person and virtual meetings, conferences and conference calls as required

• Contribute to preparing and maintaining mailing lists

• Arrange travel and accommodation for team members and guests visiting VC 

• Contribute to running and managing the cafeteria on campus

• Maintain and update soft board for residential clients and address service; also labeling their location as applicable.

• Contribute to updating assets and key databases as required 

Candidate Profile

• Minimum experience of 0 to 3 years. Freshers are welcome to apply
• Graduation in any discipline. Certification in Office Management is a plus.
• Interest in engaging with entrepreneurs, students, visitors etc
• Strong interest and skills in hands-on management of the front desk.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, 
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

• Venture Center is a non‐profit organization with aim to benefit society by promoting entrepreneurs and start‐ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants with a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and start‐ups succeed, and a strong "service" ethos.
• A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center’s non‐profit status.
• General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills – spoken and written.
• Venture Center’s working hours are 9 AM – 6.00 PM (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start‐ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India. 
• We are a work from office organisation.

Our Company is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or parental status.