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Office Assistant

Arc Fund Manager, New York, NY, United States


Office Assistant

The Office Assistant supports the Arc team. The role involves a variety of administrative functions. This includes normal administrative tasks and special projects.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Reception Duties: Greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, manage incoming and outgoing mail
Administrative Support: Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports, maintain files, update and maintain office policies and procedures
Scheduling: Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
Communication: Write and distribute email and other correspondence
Office Supplies: Maintain inventory of office supplies and order new materials as needed.
Documentation: Assist in the preparation of presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents as needed
Team Support: Provide general support to visitors and assist other staff members as required
Qualifications The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and pro-active problem solving
Ability to work tactfully and effectively with a diverse group
Excellent written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, follow-through and report back, and manage time effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Ability to quickly and accurately analyze problems and identify appropriate solutions
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including tact, poise, professionalism, diplomacy, and a good sense of humor
Flexibility and a "can do" approach to dynamic circumstances
Experience working with international colleagues a plus
Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Arc provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants for employment who have disabilities. You may request a reasonable accommodation, in writing, by reaching out to our Human Resources department at: The Arc Companies, Human Resources, 655 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10017.