Highlights
Extensive people management experience is a large team of direct reports 10+ years of exposure to administrative oversight/office managerial responsibilities - ideally within a mid-sized law firm or Big Law environment. A successful Director Of Office Administration should have: Ability to regularly travel between San Francisco and Palo Alto, and quarterly visits to Utah.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $225,000–$275,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Director Of Office Administration
This role is with a top ranked law firm with 7 domestic locations and a strong international presence. This person will travel between Palo Alto and San Francisco regularly, as well as quarterly to Utah.
Job Description
Lead daily office administration activities to maintain consistent operations across the Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Utah offices. Manage 16 direct reports across Facilities, Reception, and administrative support - including performance management, coaching, and recruitment. Manage office services, supplies, facilities needs, and vendor coordination to meet business requirements. Coordinate office space, meeting areas, and shared resources to support employee needs. Monitor office budgets and administrative spending to support informed business decisions. Manage space planning and design, records storage, and any office construction projects or office move logistics. Maintain clear records for office services, vendor arrangements, and administrative activities. Partner with internal stakeholders to address office needs and resolve operational issues. Improve administrative procedures to support reliable service across the office.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Director Of Office Administration should have: Ability to regularly travel between San Francisco and Palo Alto, and quarterly visits to Utah. Extensive people management experience is a large team of direct reports 10+ years of exposure to administrative oversight/office managerial responsibilities - ideally within a mid-sized law firm or Big Law environment. Experience managing office services, facilities needs, supplies, and vendor relationships. Ability to set priorities and manage multiple administrative activities. Experience monitoring administrative budgets and spending. Ability to maintain accurate administrative records and documentation. Experience working with internal stakeholders to address office operations needs.
What's on Offer
Hybrid working model with Mondays and Fridays remote. Competitive salary of $225,000 to $275,000 based on year of experience. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k with a company match. Opportunity to liaise with senior leadership across 3 different offices.
Interested? Apply today.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.