Berkeley Research Group
Assistant to the Chairman
Berkeley Research Group, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
DescriptionPosition at Berkeley Research Group, LLCPosition Summary
The Assistant to BRG’s Executive Chairman and Co-Founder will provide executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Executive Chairman. The Assistant to the Chairman should be a polished professional that is proactive, flexible and enjoys working in a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment with strong connections to the academic world. The ideal individual will have strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To
Provide heavy calendar support including coordinating conference calls, travel, meeting rooms, catering services, and other reservations as needed. This includes coordinating schedules with other executives and external parties as needed and often involves an international component and/or accommodating multiple time zones.Supports the executive team including assisting in scheduling meetings as well as attending some meetings to take minutes and may also include providing light support to guests as needed.Coordinate complex, often global, business and personal travel arrangements. This includes obtaining visas, booking of accommodations, flights, car services, etc.Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Chairman’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management.Ability to understand the Chairman’s relationships, both professional and personal. Must have a high degree of discretion with a focus on sensitive and highly confidential information.Ability to respond on behalf of the Chairman which includes tracking, routing, and taking action as necessary.Coordinate and prepare all word processing projects, proofread documents for grammatical accuracy, prepare documents for outside or in-house distribution, including: photocopying, scanning, arranging for couriers, etc.Ensures that the Chairman's bio is kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the Chairman and the organization in general.Maintain extensive contact list and various electronic and paper files.Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.Provide support for the Chairman’s academic duties. This includes creation of keynote presentations, assist visiting scholars, etc.Light online research as needed.Support Chairman with a variety of personal assistant duties.Support Chairman related to external interests.Qualifications
BA degree preferred;0-1 Years of experience, preferably in either a professional services or academic setting. Previous technical writing experience a plus.Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced PowerPoint skills preferred.Typing at 75 wpm or more.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Executive team, Experts, board members, staff and other external partners.Meticulous attention to detail, exceptionally organized and proven time management skills.Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to self-motivate, manage and work independently.Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints.Demonstrate consistently positive approach along with the highest level of customer/client service and responsiveness.Excellent verbal skills coupled with proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Strong writing and editing skills.Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.Salary Range: 70,000-80,000About BRG
Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Know Your RightsEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionBRG is an E-Verify EmployerRight To Work Poster
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The Assistant to BRG’s Executive Chairman and Co-Founder will provide executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Executive Chairman. The Assistant to the Chairman should be a polished professional that is proactive, flexible and enjoys working in a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment with strong connections to the academic world. The ideal individual will have strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To
Provide heavy calendar support including coordinating conference calls, travel, meeting rooms, catering services, and other reservations as needed. This includes coordinating schedules with other executives and external parties as needed and often involves an international component and/or accommodating multiple time zones.Supports the executive team including assisting in scheduling meetings as well as attending some meetings to take minutes and may also include providing light support to guests as needed.Coordinate complex, often global, business and personal travel arrangements. This includes obtaining visas, booking of accommodations, flights, car services, etc.Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Chairman’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management.Ability to understand the Chairman’s relationships, both professional and personal. Must have a high degree of discretion with a focus on sensitive and highly confidential information.Ability to respond on behalf of the Chairman which includes tracking, routing, and taking action as necessary.Coordinate and prepare all word processing projects, proofread documents for grammatical accuracy, prepare documents for outside or in-house distribution, including: photocopying, scanning, arranging for couriers, etc.Ensures that the Chairman's bio is kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the Chairman and the organization in general.Maintain extensive contact list and various electronic and paper files.Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.Provide support for the Chairman’s academic duties. This includes creation of keynote presentations, assist visiting scholars, etc.Light online research as needed.Support Chairman with a variety of personal assistant duties.Support Chairman related to external interests.Qualifications
BA degree preferred;0-1 Years of experience, preferably in either a professional services or academic setting. Previous technical writing experience a plus.Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced PowerPoint skills preferred.Typing at 75 wpm or more.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Executive team, Experts, board members, staff and other external partners.Meticulous attention to detail, exceptionally organized and proven time management skills.Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to self-motivate, manage and work independently.Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints.Demonstrate consistently positive approach along with the highest level of customer/client service and responsiveness.Excellent verbal skills coupled with proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Strong writing and editing skills.Candidate must be able to submit verification of their legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.Salary Range: 70,000-80,000About BRG
Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Know Your RightsEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionBRG is an E-Verify EmployerRight To Work Poster
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