CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD

OUR CULTURE

Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.

Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.

OUR CLIENTS

Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first.

Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients, and institutional investors around the globe. We lock arms with them to meet and exceed their investment objectives, so they can change the world.

OUR PEOPLE

Cambridge Associates believes we do our best when you do your best.

But enough about us. Tell us about YOU

o    Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?

o    Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?

o    Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?

o    Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundational in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?

o    Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Administrative Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of administrative professionals. This role focuses on enhancing team performance, fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality administrative support across the organization and its stakeholders. Occasional travel is required to meet team needs, provide in-person support and coaching, and participate in annual team onsite, including talent reviews with the administrative management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of administrative assistants with varying degrees of experience and developmental needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Performance Management: Oversee the performance evaluation process, set clear goals, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Recruiting: Partner with Human Capital, the Director of Administrative Services, and stakeholders to support recruiting efforts within the department.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development to enhance team skills and capabilities. Provide “hands on” coaching and training to individual team members as needed.
• Workload Management: Assign and balance staffing assignments to ensure efficient and effective support for all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Serve as a partner and trusted resource to practice leadership, department heads, and other stakeholders to understand their administrative needs and align team support accordingly.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve administrative efficiency and service quality.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively.
• Communication: Facilitate open and effective communication within the team and with other departments.  Provide clear, direct, and actionable feedback to team members and other colleagues when needed.
• Special Projects & Efforts: Perform special projects and assume responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Administrative Services. From time-to-time step in to fill immediate coverage gaps within team as they arise.
• Confidentiality: Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a people management role, preferably within administrative services or a similar environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement changes effectively.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Experience with Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, Box, and Asana is preferred.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is encouraged but not required.

Want to learn more?

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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.