Office Coordinator

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success.  We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients.  This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing engineering, architecture, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 800 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

We are seeking a full-time Office Coordinator for our Independence, OH office. This position performs several administrative support and customer service tasks to ensure efficient operation of the Columbus office environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcoming, assisting and directing clients and other visitors, ensuring guests are comfortable and are connected with the right office personnel.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the reception area, office, kitchen areas, and conference rooms.
• Answering incoming calls and directing to the appropriate party.
• Assist HR with new hire coordination.
• Assist in organizing office meetings, including lunch and learns, and working with HR team on social events, etc.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail and packages.
• Monitoring and ordering inventory for the office and kitchens.
• Ensures printer areas are stocked with copy paper and works with IT on printer maintenance concerns.
• Perform client deliveries as needed.
• Submitting work orders and scheduling repairs for general office space and environment.
• Support employees with maintenance and equipment requests.
• Connects with building maintenance personnel on fitness center registrations, reserving event spaces, and/or alerting them to any maintenance issues/concerns.
• Assist with special office projects to assist other departments, as needed.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a professional office setting.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and hold self-accountable when there is down time.
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and take on new challenges.
• Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• High level of professionalism and enthusiasm that can translate our mission and values to the client/guests.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with employees, management, and visitors.
• Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), other office productivity tools, and possess an eagerness to learn new software and systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  
  

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…
  
  

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