Ariel investments

Office Hospitality Associate

New York Full Time

Ariel Investments is a premier, boutique, asset management firm. Our primary goal is to drive exceptional investment returns by bringing diverse perspectives together. The only way to beat a benchmark is to not look like one. As value investors, our thinking is deliberate and unconventional. We offer an independent, patient investing approach and aim to deliver excellence in any environment. We uphold our fiduciary responsibility to every shareholder, no matter how big or small. 

At Ariel, we strongly believe that teamwork yields results—which is why we have Co-CEOs. John W. Rogers, Jr. and Mellody Hobson share a desire to cultivate leaders who are curious, focused and disciplined. We are nimble and efficient. Our drive is fanatical and intentional. Everyone plays their position, and each contribution is critical to our firm’s success. We seek subject matter experts who are unapologetically themselves. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential and we give them the runway to do so.   

After four decades of active investing, we remain committed to our clients, our teammates and our community. We strive to be best-in-class investors and pioneer a path for those who entrust us with their financial future.  

 


 

Position Summary: 

This role supports the Office Hospitality Manager in optimizing office services and facility functionality to create a welcoming, safe, comfortable and productive work environment for employees. This person will be expected to liaise with a variety of functions throughout the organization. Position will be located in our New York City office.  This role requires 5 days per week on site in our NY office.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Reception:

    • Maintain a positive and welcoming office environment
    • Manage the internal and external visitor experience serving as the main point of contact ensuring to maintain communication with key stake holders adjusting schedule as needed for support
    • Handle inquiries and complaints professionally serving as a single point of contact for visitors and employees
    • Monitor all communication platforms offering timely responses and appropriate follow-up
    • Support meeting scheduling and room preparation
    • Coordinate printer service, ensure paper is stocked and replace toner as needed
    • Manage record storage and shredding services.
    • Sort and distribute incoming mail (including packages and newspapers).
    • Process FedEx, UPS, USPS mailings and messenger services
    • Order and manage office supplies and inventory

Safety & Facilities Management:

  • Coordinate maintenance and repairs completing routine quality and functionality audits
  • Serve as a liaison between property management and the business by managing tenant portal access, dock access, building work orders, and amenity approvals
  • Ensure all workspace and storage rooms are neat, safe, and organized
  • Address, resolve, and escalate workplace issues to the Office Hospitality Manager effectively
  • Employee badge management
  • Coordinate employee desk/office moves, manage office seating charts and inventory of hotel offices
  • Ensure vendors have a valid COI on file, registered for building access, greeted and escorted to the work site, and that the appropriate parties receive communication regarding the purpose of their visit and/or arrival notification.
  • Ensure visitor and new hire desks are clean and prepared with the required hardware.

Administrative & Event Coordination: 

  • Ensure standard operating procedures are documented, current and easily accessible in a centralized location
  • Support the receiving, set-up, and breakdown of in-office catering
  • Assist with general administrative tasks such as data entry and timely expense reporting
  • Identify opportunities to implement efficient workflows and maintain accurate records of productivity
  • Adhere to budgets and identify opportunities to manage costs
  • Collaborate with other departments to optimize service and experience for employees and guests
  • Execute firmwide internal events alongside Office Hospitality Manager
  • Support employee onboarding and offboarding
  • Complete special projects as assigned

 

 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with Outlook and basic office technologies.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and with a sense of urgency.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent and professional communication when coordinating with staff, other departments and vendors.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensure work is completed with accuracy.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to change and unexpected situations.

 

Base Salary
$65,000 - $80,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)

 


Compliance:

Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable; and (2) work together with their colleagues, including the CCO, to resolve compliance issues.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity:

Ariel celebrates diversity and practices inclusion as a way to get work done – it’s in our DNA. As an equal opportunity employer, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, perceived disability, veteran status, status of military discharge, or any other basis under federal, state, or local law. Ariel prohibits discrimination against an applicant or employee because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse group of talented applicants, and to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.

Equal employment opportunity takes place in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and termination. The firm seeks to uphold an inclusive culture where diversity is recognized and valued. As such, Ariel provides employees a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Coverage for same-sex partner (domestic or spouse)
  • Coverage for children (natural born, step, adopted or foster)
  • Fully paid medical insurance that covers fertility treatments, gender affirmation
  • Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account
  • Maternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks depending on tenure)

Lastly, all employees have access to Ariel-sponsored educational, training, and recreational activities.