DMGroup's headquarters are located in Boston, MA. This role will be based out of our Boston office, with flexibility to work from home up to three days a week based on schedule and business needs.
ABOUT THE POSITION
DMGroup is hiring an Administrative Assistant. The position offers an opportunity to play a critical role fulfilling our firm's mission to improve public education. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Client Development Manager and CEO, in addition to being responsible for routine office tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the CEO, including calendar and appointment management.
Arrange travel and meeting logistics.
Provide administrative support for the CEO and Client Development Manager in support of the firm's sales and marketing functions to ensure sales, revenue, and client retention goals are met.
Maintain and manage client materials, including data, communication notes, and contracts.
Assist CEO with administrative tasks and communications.
Correspond with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
Oversee office organization and complete daily office tasks, including ordering and maintaining inventory of both office and kitchen supplies, and planning weekly company lunches.
Proactively support ongoing firm projects.
Assist in planning company events.
Provide hands-on support to selected company-wide initiatives.
Flexibility to arrive early/stay late as needed for meetings or deliveries.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should have/be able to:
Bachelor's degree preferred
2-3 years of relevant administrative support experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Take a positive and solutions-oriented approach to work
Strong competency within Google Workspace suite, Microsoft Office suite, & Zoom
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM preferred, but not required
Occasional flexibility with work schedule as events and initiatives require it
ABOUT DMGROUP
For the past 20 years, District Management Group (DMGroup) has been assisting the superintendents and CEOs of school districts and their leadership teams to dramatically improve public education for all students.
District Management Group provides school systems with superior strategic insights and tactical solutions to the most pressing challenges facing school system leaders today. In addition to direct consulting, we research and publish on best practices and develop technology solutions to help district leaders implement and sustain reform. Through our consulting, research and technology solutions, we are recognized as thought leaders in national conversations on education reform including the areas of strategic planning and resource allocation, human capital including pay for performance, special education and struggling students, and in stakeholder engagement.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.