Office Assistant (OA)
True Platform
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
about true As one of the fastest-growing organizations in the talent advisory space, True is a global platform of companies that optimizes value creation by placing executive talent, developing business leaders, creating diverse and inclusive networks, and using innovative technology to advance executive talent priorities. Our clients include innovative growth brands backed by leading Venture Capital and Private Equity firms as well as established public organizations. With offices in North America, EMEA, & APAC, our team of industry and functional experts leverage their deep networks to connect companies with leading talent to transform businesses and industries. True has experienced a 30%+ annual growth rate across the past 5 years, and was recognized as a 2021 top workplace by Inc. Magazine. True was founded on the belief that doing good is the pathway to doing well. Our growth and success are a by-product of our values—treating people right, listening to new ideas, and keeping culture at the heart of our business. about the role The Office Administrator (OA) at True Search will act as a vital team member supporting Partners and Principals in search execution in office. The OA role is integral, ensuring clients and candidates receive a consistent white glove experience. You will spend 5 days a week onsite at our New York location, serving as the OA and be responsible for the day-to-day office management, along with administrative support to the HR function as needed. An OA will be accountable for leading scheduling, working with C-suite executives both internal and external, travel coordination, document creation, database maintenance, and expense reporting. The ideal start date would be Sept 11- Sept 16th as this individual will need to cover office coverage for Sept 20, and 9/25 to 10/1. This role is based in NY and they must go into the office 5 days a week during this time. what you’ll do
- Serves as point person for employees visiting the office and greets guests upon arrival, typical schedule is 9 am to 5 pm
- Liaison for administrative vendors including security, parking, cleaning, catering, and technology
- Organizes office events including luncheons, volunteer events, holiday parties, and office off-sites
- Assists with building projects, renovations, and/ or handling office moves; inventory management
- Runs conference room schedule and tracks office-related expenses, food, and office supplies
- Flexible- able to adjust at a moment’s notice, adapt and prioritize to changing environments
- Organized- process driven, obsessed with the details and accuracy- getting it right the first time
- Problem Solver- entrepreneurial thinker, proactively finding solutions to overcome obstacles both simple and sophisticated
- Professional- excellent interpersonal skills, orally and in writing; confident and self-aware
- Business Acumen- understands the big picture; knowledge and curiosity about operations and strategy, comprehensive understanding of evolving business needs
- Undergraduate degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience supporting partners/senior level executives in an executive search firm, professional services firm, or similar type of role
- Proficient skills using MS Office with strong experience using Excel, PowerPoint
- and Outlook – Apple and G-Suite experience a plus
- Consistent record of handling numerous projects and competing demands with quick timelines and daily/weekly deliverables