TCC Group

New York, NY

About TCC Group

TCC Group is a mission-driven strategy consulting firm committed to helping diverse social actors strengthen and scale their work.  We are committed to addressing complex social problems by heightening our clients’ understanding of their collaborative role in society.  A Certified B Corporation founded in 1980, we partner with foundations, nonprofits, and corporate responsibility programs of all shapes and sizes.   We provide an array of services that span strategic planning and program development, foundation and grants management, landscape research and organizational assessment, evaluation and organizational learning, and capacity building. 

About the Position

TCC Group is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to serve on TCC Group’s Corporate team.  The position will be based in TCC Group’s New York City office.  The desired candidate will support the team through a wide array of administrative tasks, including: scheduling; calendar management; travel arrangement; and supporting on client project in an administrative capacity.  We are seeking highly motivated, high-performing, and congenial colleague who is able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment.  Success in this position will require resourcefulness, versatility, and an ability to juggle multiple different tasks at a time.  The successful candidate must also share a commitment to TCC Group’s mission: “to address complex social problems by heightening our clients’ understanding of their collaborative role in society and helping them strengthen strategy, build capacity, and advance assessment and evaluative learning” to make the world a better place.                                

Responsibilities 

The Administrative Assistant’s duties entail providing all-around administrative support to the Corporate practice team to facilitate efficient and timely work.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting financial oversight processes through entering new client projects into databases, tracking and entering revenues and expenses, and processing contracts
• Coordinating project activities through scheduling interviews; interpretations; and meetings for team members
• Furthering organizational learning through taking team meeting notes, organizing and distributing resources, managing organizational processes and systems, and preparing materials for presentation
• Helping design and proof PowerPoint decks, Prezi presentations, and research reports
• Formatting, proofing, and copy editing written reports and other client deliverables
• Supporting sales, including scheduling meetings, conducting preliminary research on new prospects, helping track prospect pipeline and key deadlines, compiling and editing relevant work and team bios, and proofing, editing, and formatting proposals
• Supporting the work of practice staff through booking travel, managing professional calendars, performing expense entry and time entry, and assisting with correspondence 

Required Skills/Background

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher 

Experience

• Suggested minimum of two years administrative experience
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated facility with multiple data and presentation systems (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Prezi) and facility with quickly mastering and utilizing new systems for project management, revenue tracking, and other purposes
• Demonstrated research and analysis abilities
• Familiarity with the corporate sector strongly preferred 

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Quick learner with strong ability to manage and/or improve operational systems
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work accordingly
• Ability to take direction from multiple staff members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Professional Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong research skills (internet searches, database experience, and writing and analytical skills)
  • Strong word processing and proofreading skills
  • Experience using online survey platforms
  • Congenial and collaborative team player with a sense of humor and humility
  • Respectful and able to work well with diverse colleagues and clients
  • Resourceful, versatile, proactive problem-solver
  • Sense of humor a plus

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the careers tab of website at www.tccgrp.com  

No telephone calls, please.

TCC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Each position at the firm is filled by the best-qualified applicant available.  The firm does not discriminate against employees or applicants on any legally protected basis, including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status, age, or disability which does not interfere with an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job position with or without reasonable accommodation.  The firm will provide equal opportunities in hiring, promotions, wages, benefits and other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  It is our policy to encourage promotion from among present employees, subject to the application of the best-qualified employee.