Office Manager

Are you passionate about education and equity? Do you have a knack for organization and a heart for service? We invite you to join our client, a trailblazing non-profit making a difference in education!

Our client is the nation's first and only non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and growing educator preparation at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Its larger goals are to diversify the teaching profession and intentionally address critical issues of educational equity for all students.

As the Office Manager, you will ensure that employees have the support they need to do their work. Specifically, you will manage the office, support IT and knowledge systems, coordinate with vendors, and provide general support to key staff members.

Responsibilities: 

• Staff Support: Provide administrative support to staff, including greeting visitors, arranging interviews, updating financial documents, and scheduling meetings.
• HR and Finance Assistance: Maintain personnel records, partner with HR to update office policies, process invoices, and manage office budgets.
• Technology Management: Ensure appropriate IT systems, manage software and hardware, and develop accessible systems like SAP Concur, SharePoint, Asana, and Microsoft 365.
• Office Management: Organize company events, meetings, and conferences, book transport and accommodation, order supplies, handle correspondence, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Vendor Management: Maintain communication with vendors and manage vendor relations effectively.
• Compliance: Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of proven experience as an Office Manager, Front Office Manager, or Administrative Assistant
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and Outlook, with hands-on experience using office machines (e.g., copiers and printers)
• Calendar management and travel arrangements
• Must be able to work in the office in Peachtree City, GA for the first 90 days, then able to work from home 2 days a week
• Excellent time management, multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a creative mindset for suggesting improvements
• A patient listener with a servant-leader approach and an urgency for excellence

Preferred Qualifications: 

• SalesForce
• SharePoint
• Zoom

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their competitive compensation of $63,500 - $ 95,000 annually, depending on experience and extensive benefits package, enhances their commitment to your success. Our client’s benefits package includes: 

• Medical insurance with up to 100% employer contribution
• Dental, vision, FSA, life, and disability insurance plans beginning on the 1st of the month after the hire date
• 401 (K) retirement plan with an Employer Match up to 6% of your compensation. Eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Generous time off, including 15 days of paid time off (to be taken for sickness or vacation) and 12 organization-wide holidays
• Organization-wide and workgroup training
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care
• Ample opportunities to connect with the faculty/leaders, students, and communities we serve
• A hybrid work culture with the option to work from home up to two times per week

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Our client does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.