Full-Time

Front Office Coordinator

Posted on 1/17/2025

Acumen LLC

Acumen LLC

501-1,000 employees

Provides policy analysis and data management services

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$45k - $60kAnnually

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This is an onsite position available in our Los Angeles, CA office.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Customer Service & Reception
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2-4 years of experience in a related role
  • Courteous and professional in person and on the phone
  • Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning
  • Demonstrated integrity, flexibility, and collaborative approach to work
  • Able to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Able to use basic office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
  • Able to maintain confidential records and information
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.), email, and internet browsers
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Able to think critically and problem-solve
Responsibilities
  • Greets visitors, answers questions, and screens incoming calls
  • Receives, sorts, and routes all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
  • Responds to inquiries received via phone, mail, and/or email or appropriately routes them to senior administrative employees
  • Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files
  • Performs general administrative duties i.e. copying, faxing, filing, shredding
  • Coordinates, purchases, and tracks office and kitchen supplies, weekly office food orders, and meals on an as needed basis with prior approval
  • Maintains expense tracker and conducts monthly reconciliation of credit card expenses
  • Maintains conference rooms, kitchens, and common areas
  • Coordinates with other administrative staff to ensure reception coverage during vacation, sick leave, and/or meal breaks
  • Manages calendar appointments and schedules meetings as needed
  • Manages cleaning and inventory restock for company apartment
  • Trains and acts as a primary and secondary Floor Warden for LA Office Emergency Preparedness
  • Conducts internet research related to support tasks and summarizes findings
  • Inputs, maintains, and verifies accuracy of physical and digital administrative documentation and records
  • Assists with drafting, formatting, copy-editing, proof-reading, and fact-checking memos, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents
  • Assists with developing and improving company document templates
  • May participate in planning company events
  • Complies with company policies and with applicable laws and regulations
  • Supports upper management and performs other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs. and sit for long periods of time
  • Familiarity with office administrative and company policies and procedures
  • Strong information-gathering and analysis skills
  • Familiarity with Emergency Preparedness and Employee Safety policies and procedures
  • Interest in health and social policy

Acumen, LLC focuses on improving the information available to policymakers in areas such as welfare, health, education, labor, and business programs. The company works closely with its nonprofit affiliate, the SPHERE Institute, to provide thorough and unbiased policy analysis that supports informed discussions on policy matters. Acumen enhances public policy by managing information effectively, collaborating with various agencies to create internal databases and self-evaluation tools. By utilizing administrative and survey data, Acumen generates valuable outcomes for service providers and funding organizations. The company caters to a wide range of clients, including policymakers and program operators, and excels in communicating research findings to diverse audiences. Unlike many competitors, Acumen's business model is centered on specialized policy analysis and data management services, generating revenue through contracts and partnerships with different agencies and organizations.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burlingame, California

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for data-driven policy analysis boosts Acumen's market relevance.
  • Expansion of government contracts enhances Acumen's revenue opportunities.
  • Increased collaboration with nonprofits offers resource and expertise sharing benefits.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging firms using AI threaten Acumen's market position.
  • Open data initiatives may reduce demand for Acumen's services.
  • Budget cuts in government spending could impact Acumen's revenue.

What makes Acumen LLC unique

  • Acumen specializes in unbiased policy analysis for welfare, health, and education programs.
  • The company partners with SPHERE Institute to enhance policy debate contexts.
  • Acumen leverages administrative and survey data for beneficial outcomes to service providers.

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