Studio Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Gensler•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast paced, collaborative environment where all team members approach every challenge with a can-do spirit. Use your passion for service and attention to detail to help the Gensler team bring designs to life. As a Studio Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to a team of industry-leading designers and architects. You enjoy helping others prioritize and manage their schedules. You're at the heart of your studio’s activities and the soul that keeps your studio and projects moving forward. Coordinators act as an ambassador for their studio and a liaison between their directors/principals, project teams and many others. 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.

Requirements

Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in an administrative support position
Bachelor’s degree is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc), Microsoft Teams
Strong knowledge of PowerPoint required
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize required
Excellent verbal and written communication a must
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management
Exceptional customer service orientation
Must be self-motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional service firm preferred
Tableau is a plus
Adobe InDesign and Miro is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Studio Directors and Principals with all administrative needs, including scheduling of meetings, expense reports, correspondence, travel arrangements, etc.
Assist Studio Director with operational aspects of running the studio, including but not limited to, organizing studio meetings, weekly and monthly staffing, financial tracking, timecard and PTO tracking and approvals, proposal/presentation preparation, PDP (Professional Development Planning) coordination for studio team members and you.
Partner with Studio Directors, Principals and Design Managers on coordinating on-site client meetings with the NY office hospitality team.
Engage in office culture, plan studio meetings, retreats, outings, and celebrations.
Work with the studio to maintain an organized studio space.
Consistently provide a high level of customer service to Gensler staff, clients, vendors, business partners and guests while at times, being the client interface.
Collaborate with other Studio Coordinators to cover Principals/Studio Directors/studios as needed and on special projects.
Serve as back-up for reception and other Studio Coordinators as needed.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes