ABOUT BURNING GLASS

Burning Glass Technologies is a leading labor market analytics provider whose SaaS solutions play a growing role in closing the skills gap and informing educational needs for the workforce.  Burning Glass proudly serves a global clientele, including education institutions, government workforce agencies, academic research centers, global recruitment, staffing agencies, major employers, and leading job boards with detailed real-time awareness into labor-market demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION Burning Glass Technologies is seeking an Office Assistant with the skills and experience to provide support to our team and to take ownership of many of the company's administrative functions. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational and communication skills and is professional, intelligent, mature, detail oriented, and able to anticipate requests.  He/she should be able to work independently and multitask, and to enjoy working in a busy, dynamic, and fluid environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage upkeep of our two office spaces and take hands on responsibility for their consistent professional appearance, including keeping common areas and conference rooms in an orderly manner
• Welcome guests and provide daily support to them and employees
• Maintain systems for incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, packages and mail
• Track and manage inventory levels of all office supplies and other consumables
• Set-up conference rooms for large meetings  
• Book travel itineraries (both domestic and international) within a cost conscious culture
• Assist with planning and coordinating company events
• Support general company administrative projects
• Assist in various scheduling responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a professional office setting and with administrative functions
• Excellent document management and production skills and comfort using technology
• Prior experience with both purchasing and with international travel booking
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Poised, confident, and mature communications skills
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational, planning and research (online/offline) skills
• Willingness to learn, a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic

Burning Glass Technologies is committed to provide equal treatment and opportunity to all individuals without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Burning Glass Technologies is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a policy of equal access, and inclusion, and a safe workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.