**Job Title** Operations Specialist **Job Description Summary** The Operations Specialist is responsible for creatively solving problems to ensure the offices operate in an efficient and effective manner. This role will help support the Office Manager, Managing Principal & other department leads. The Operations Specialist will also assist in administrative duties, such as answering phones, managing the front desk, managing conference spaces, receiving guests, cleaning kitchens and conference spaces, collecting and distributing mail, run copy room, submitting maintenance requests, and collaborate with counterparts in other markets to learn and utilize best operational practices. **Job Description** **Essential Duties** + Assist with office management activities, including staffing assistance + Coordinate purchasing & stocking office supplies and equipment + Oversee facilities management; work with building engineering and janitorial staff + Coordinator Certificates of Insurance between vendors and Building Management + Regularly interact with clients, prospective clients and visiting executives + Provide technical support including new hire computer set up, meeting presentations, and equipment trouble shooting + Process and code invoices for payment + Maintain tracking of expenses + Collect, research, code and scan checks for deposit + Sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries + Maintain postage machine, copiers, and fax machines + Establish and monitor facility standards (cleaning and other maintenance) + Act as office contact for property management + Coordinate meetings and/or special events, including set up, clean up and catering + Maintain office files: Electronic and hard copy files + Track broker licenses, professional memberships, and educational requirements and follow up with fee-earners on any delinquencies or upcoming actions required + Work with Operations Manager on business continuity issues such as emergency plans· Work in conjunction with IT, Telecomm and Real Estate on office related issues· Perform more administrative duties such as booking travel, answering phones, managing conference spaces, receiving guests, cleaning kitchens and conference spaces, collecting and distributing mail, run copy room or copier, submitting maintenance requests + Assist with other aspects of meetings and managing calendars + Maintain confidential department records and office files in accordance to internal company procedures + Coordinate catering, venue selection, invitations, and other event planning activities as needed + Performs other related duties as required or requested **Metrics** + Management of costs to budget + Positive attitude + Professionalism + Efficiency and dependability + Organization + Customer service and people skills + Desk and phone coverage + Timeliness and responsiveness to requests and conflict resolution + Ability to work well with Senior Leadership + Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask **Competencies** + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Proven ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential information and highly sensitive issues + Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability + History of excellent internal and external customer service **Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business, Communications or other related field + 3-5 years of administrative support experience in a corporate environment + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $74,290.00 - $87,400.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 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