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Director of Administration
Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles Posted Date 2 weeks ago (7/1/2021 4:32 PM) ID 2021-2375 Category Corporate
Overview
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH provides economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in all phases of complex litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including prominent faculty and industry practitioners, in a distinctive collaboration.
Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
Named one of the Best Workplaces by Inc.
Magazine, at Cornerstone Research you will be part of a thriving team of more than 700, spanning eight offices, comprising more than 40 nationalities, and leading the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels.
You’ll Love It Here If You…
Are thoughtful and open to learning Have a high bar for excellence Believe that teamwork leads to success; #onefirmfirm!
Always do things the right way, even if it’s harder Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
About the Role
The Director of Administration serves as a central leader of office operational excellence, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working with firm and office leaders to ensure consistent delivery of best in class service to our firm and clients.
The Director of Administration provides leadership and oversight to the local office administrators and is responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness for our eight offices, serving as the point person for flow of information upstream to the COO and downstream to the MFAs (Managers of Facilities and Administration).
The Director of Administration provides oversight for real estate matters, including lease negotiations, facility design, construction, and contracts, and is a key stakeholder for vendor relationships.
How You’ll Help Us Be Successful
Lead and manage the firm’s eight Managers, Facilities and Administration to develop consistent best practices for local service and support across the firm.
Serve as a coach, role model and mentor to direct reports by setting goals, providing development opportunities, and managing projects.
Work closely with direct reports to identify, evaluate, and address employee relations, morale, work performance, development and productivity opportunities and concerns.
Serve as a business partner and trusted advisor to the COO, as well as other firm leadership, including Office Heads.
Provide regular analysis and evaluation regarding office operational opportunities and issues, as well as industry and competitive conditions.
Present to the Operating Policy Committee and other firm Governance Committees as appropriate.
Plan and implement short and long term organizational strategies in areas of responsibility to maximize office operational efficiencies.
Regularly evaluate support functions and updates processes and procedures as necessary.
Serve as a consensus builder to ensure consistency in the delivery of high quality support and services and the application of best practices across all offices.
Prepare and manage the firm’s annual office operations budget in conjunction with key stakeholders, including the approval and control of expenses.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to oversee the firm’s real estate portfolio, including developing space planning models, identifying facilities options, negotiating letters of intent, negotiating lease terms and overseeing lease administration.
Serve as point person to oversee the management of real estate projects through design, fit out, and occupancy.
Responsible for developing and managing project budgets, and collaborating with local Office Heads and MFAs.
Lead the firm’s local procurement efforts.
Negotiate and manage significant vendor contracts to create cost effective delivery of high quality office operations products and services.
Ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable health, building, zoning, and safety licensing and certification requirements, as well as the firm’s procedures and policies.
Effectively interact with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, HR, Talent, Marketing, and IT; works with various teams to identify opportunities to collaborate for the betterment of the firm.
Actively engage in the recruiting process for facilities and administrative positions.
Manages headcounts and organizational structure to create effective and efficient teams.
Work with relevant stakeholders to optimize the firm’s sustainability posture and efforts.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Because this position supervises and supports an entire team of managers and administrators, it requires outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills.
Fifteen plus years of experience in office operations management, including managing and leading large teams.
Ten plus years of experience managing real estate projects in Class A commercial environments for professional services firms including vendor/consultant selection and management in a multi-office environment.
Demonstrated experience in current best practices for space design and programming including sound environmental and wellness solutions.
Demonstrated experience in lease administration including reviewing monthly operating expenses and conducting audits of Landlord’s expense computations.
MBA or graduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience preferred.
PMP and IFMA certifications a plus.
What Will Differentiate You
Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm by demonstrating strong commitment to the firm’s values and strategic goals, and serve as a role model that promotes a positive work environment.
Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels within and outside the firm Business Acumen: the capability to learn and improve the firm’s financial and operational functions Client Service: the mindset to effectively anticipate, monitor, and meet the needs of internal and external clients by delivering high quality support and service.
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH’S CULTURE
Our uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work.
Cornerstone Research invests in its people in a number of ways including providing development opportunities and organizing memorable social events.
To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, r other factors protected by law.
This position will be located in any of our US offices.
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