office administrator.

Our client, an asset management company in Santa Barbara, is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time, in-person position. The Office Administrator will oversee workplace
operations, manage administrative tasks, provide human resources support and oversee the smooth running of the office. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and is a skilled communicator who is comfortable having crucial conversations and will help the business to continue to grow and thrive.

Responsibilities:
Ideal employee will be able to

- Serve as the primary contact for all outside vendors such as IT, phone systems, company insurance, etc.; oversee contracts and manage deadlines related to these.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for employees regarding HR including paid time off, IRA contributions; facilitate onboarding for new staff and provide necessary training and supervision.
- Supervise two administrative team members.
- Assist team in streamlining and managing the communication, workflow, and completion of various tasks.
- Review current office procedures and develop, improve, streamline and oversee changes where needed.
- Utilize current database and spreadsheets to ensure tasks are tracked, on time and communication is clear.
- Track personal billable hours; supervise monthly client billing process for company; review billing entries on a weekly basis for grammar, spelling, etc.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience with at least 2 years as an Office Administrator.
--Management and interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues, manage conflict and foster a positive office environment.
--Experience with supervising staff, delegating tasks, and providing training and mentorship as well as working collaboratively with all team members.
--Written and verbal communications skills to interact with employees, clients, and vendors effectively.
--Time management skills to efficiently manage office projects, deadlines, and task management systems.

Education:
High School

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills, acutely detail orientated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong prioritization skills to maintain an organized office environment and smooth office operations.
- Exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy in documentation, financial transactions, and other administrative tasks.
- Advanced computer skills including experience in PC and Mac environments; database experience extremely helpful, with knowledge of Excel.


Benefits include:
- Paid time off intended as sick leave upon hiring.
- Additional paid time off begins accruing after completion of three months of probationary
employment.
- Paid Federal holidays.

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