Office Manager / Blu Skye / San Francisco, CA
Blu Skye/San Francisco, CA (North Beach/Coit Tower)
Background
Blu Skye is an innovative strategy consulting firm that inspires corporations to create positive global change. Blu Skye has embraced a new approach to strategy development and implementation that demonstrates how sustainability is the defining competitive advantage of the 21st Century. We have the tools and methods to accelerate a profound change (and the success stories to validate) — a change that is focused on tipping the paradigm of business as quickly as possible. Our team has a sense of urgency and enormous excitement about our role in changing the world. Our goal is a world that works for everyone: customers, employees, suppliers, communities, the environment and the world as a whole. When all aspects of society work together, the society thrives.
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, task and relationship-oriented leader in all matters related to Blu Skye Information Technology (IT) and Facilities. This will include managing processes, maintaining systems, recommending improvements, and holding high standards that support Blu Skye's overall operations strategy. The position is also an integral part of the Blu Skye Operations Team.
As the Blu Skye Office Manager, your role is not typical. You wear many hats. You are highly organized, flexible, display impeccable judgment, have a good sense of urgency, and maintain a commitment to excellence and high standards. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as is a strong commitment to firm success.
Roles and Responsibilities (included but not limited to the below):
Information Technology (IT):
- Identify system inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Manage and supervise IT vendor relationship; including contract negotiations and fulfillment, within budgetary guidelines.
- Troubleshoot internal technology issues when possible.
- Maintain firm's SharePoint site.
- Maintain and improve system procedures and policies. Ensure that policies and procedures are utilized firm-wide.
- Create annual IT improvement objectives and related budgets. All IT budgets to be developed within confines of annual firm-wide budget.
- Ensure the security of Blu Skye IC as it relates to IT systems use.
- Ensure that all hardware is working optimally and maintained appropriately; facilitate the purchase and set up workstations for new hires at Blu Skye (including furniture, IT and various office supply needs).
Facilities:
- Ensure and maintain the professional appearance and standards of our physical office space(s). Set an example as well as hold others accountable to those standards and practices.
- Monitor usage and re-stocking of various supplies (office, kitchen, janitorial, etc.) needed for each office and various Blu Skye activities. Ensure that Blu Skye's sustainable procurement policy is kept up- to-date and adhered to.
- Primary contact for telephony, office equipment and furnishings, and space utilization inquiries. Primary liaison with vendors for each of the aforementioned responsibility areas. Develop and manage
the office supply and equipment budget working with the Controller.
- Maintain and improve office safety policies and procedures. Ensure emergency kits and evacuation plans are up to date.
- Answer and distribute incoming phone calls.
- Greet clients.
Skills and Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree from reputable university or college
• Two or more years of relevant working experience, preferably with a professional service firm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A deep regard for people and the potential to connect with and inspire them
• Strong character and commitment to outstanding results in everything you do
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized, and able to juggle multiple work streams
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities and periodically (and sometimes frequently) heavy workloads
• Intuitive instincts to see and respond to what is needed at the right time
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office 2007 (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), SharePoint 2007
• General knowledge of desktop troubleshooting
• General knowledge of networks, wired and wireless, and networking equipment
Character Attributes
• Strong character and a passion for self discovery and personal development
• Able to see multiple perspectives, and create innovative solutions to challenging problems
• Driven, hardworking, and comfortable in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment
• Desire to learn and improve on both professional and personal levels to realize your fullest potential — full of tenacity, integrity and a commitment to quality
The Rewards
• The chance to help grow a firm that will change the world for good
• An opportunity to operate with a high degree of autonomy and interdependence in a l, fun, fast-paced environment with people who share a common mission and a love for what we do.
• Ability to innovate, and expand your role as you demonstrate your ability to do additional work and take on new responsibilities
Get Engaged
Please submit a cover note and resume with your most recent salary and bonus information with the subject heading "Office Manager". In your cover note, please answer the following questions in less than 200 words:
• What excites/motivates you most about this opportunity?
• What is the one thing that your colleagues would describe as one of your distinguishing strengths?
• What specific qualities would you describe as essential for success in this role and why do you feel you are the right person for the job?
Blu Skye is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
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