Administrative Assistant
San Francisco, CA 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description

Your Role

As an Administrative Assistant in our vibrant San Francisco office, you'll be supporting Regional Community Leaders from an administrative perspective. You will leverage your administrative, event planning, and logistics coordinating skills in this exciting role. You should be well organized, thoughtful, detail and service oriented. Additionally, you will be able to take ownership of tasks and exhibit a high level of initiative and follow-through in a dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to four key Community Leaders: Regional Client Relationship Leaders, Regional Design Synergy Leader, and Regional Practice Area Leader. This includes managing calendars, scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, expense reports, travel coordination and other administrative tasks.

  • Exercise discretion and professionalism in handling incoming and outgoing communications, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, staff, and peers, staying attuned to relevant client information.

  • Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and presentations for leadership, ensuring accuracy and professionalism at all times.

  • Engage actively in the regional and office culture, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.

  • Assist in organizing and executing large-scale conference calls, meetings, and retreats.

  • Create and update graphic presentations, as well as maintain organizational charts specific to the region.

  • Contribute to internal and external research initiatives.

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an administrative role.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Tableau, and Adobe InDesign.

  • Professional demeanor with the ability to remain composed under pressure.

  • Strong understanding of discretion and the importance of confidentiality.

  • Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, planning, and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional time-management and prioritization abilities.

  • Positive attitude, coupled with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and vendors.

  • Experience managing multiple calendars in Outlook and coordinating complex schedules.

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines and support team initiatives.

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format.

**The base salary range will be estimated between $78,000 - $96,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.


Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

You may view our Pay Transparency Statement, your EEO rights under the law, and EEO is the law supplemental information on our website. Gensler shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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