Administrative Assistant (Part Time), Remote Job

Hiring Manager: Bill McCarthy Hourly Wage: $30/hr., part-time basis

About Ocient

Ocient is a venture-funded startup building a SQL compliant, exabyte-scale, high-performance data platform. It is a distributed system optimized for NVMe drives, RDMA networks and high core count processors. We are led by a management team with seven successful startup exits, including Cleversafe which was one of the largest software startup exits in Chicago's history.

Position Overview

We are looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to help with administrative duties across multiple teams. This person will ensure high levels of organizational effectiveness and communication. A successful administrative assistant should also have experience with a variety of office software (email tools, spreadsheets, and databases) and be able to accurately handle administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Helps with administrative and office related tasks as needed across multiple teams. • Help with scheduling meetings, interviews, and events. • Assists in the planning of company events as well as set up. • Data entry when needed. • Work closely with the Senior Office Manager and supports other colleagues as needed.

Experience

• Knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures. • Acute attention to detail, and positive and professional demeanor. • Pleasant customer service skills is a must. • Ability to multi-task, stay organized and function effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.We are not open to using an agency or staffing company at this time.

We do not accept unsolicited agency or staffing resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ocient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.