Virtual Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Job Title:Virtual Office Manager (Administrative Assistant)

International Business Times seeks Administrative Assistant to handle front-desk receptionist duties and other administrative works virtually with the option of doing the same in our New York office later.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts; maintain office budget and process invoices and expenses.
• Assist finance director with reports, collecting data, etc
• Assist with scheduling for executives and other staff as necessary. Familiarity with Google Calendar a must
• Manage and post job-ads across internal and external platforms
• Troubleshoots utility inquiries from NY sites i.e. Verizon, Con Ed, etc.
• Other assigned duties as requested.
• Liaise with vendors for copiers, telephony, etc. troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and manage relationships with building management and vendors to ensure a clean and efficiently operating office; oversee and coordinate office maintenance for facility issues, repairs, cleanings, and improvements.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with coordinating calendars and high-level meetings (Google Calendar) across time zones
• Must be comfortable using a host of digital tools, such as Excel, Google Docs, etc
• Must be a flexible, detail oriented, thorough, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, anticipate,
• Team player with a high level of discretion and superb decision-making ability.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detail orientated with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and deadlines.