Administrative Assistant, Amplify
Product
$30 – $35 p/hr
More information about location
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
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K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$30 – $35 p/hr
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help educators create the next generation of scientific innovators as well as citizens who are sceptical, curious, and evidence-based thinkers.
Role
Who you are
- College degree or equivalent experience
- At least 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant, Operations Assistant, or Executive Assistant in a professional, office environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets)
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate changing needs
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Capacity to interact and interface with people on all levels and of all backgrounds
Desirable
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle interruptions, and adjust priorities throughout the day
- Aptitude to grasp complex tasks and carry out directions independently
- Self-directed and motivated; able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
- Ability to handle a high pressure and high volume workload
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic candidate to support the Product Administrative Team
- This is a broad position that requires someone who is a problem-solver and can offer reliable support to the rest of the team
- The ability to multitask while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support is essential in this position
- The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, highly organized, and a great communicator
- Support Product leadership in daily tasks
- Coordinate complex travel arrangements using discretion and sound judgement
- Function as a gatekeeper, including tracking and follow-up on office correspondence
- Perform administrative duties such as filing, copying, drafting documents, and answering/managing phone calls
- Run operational reports and track metrics to assist in process optimization
- Research background information on technologies, solutions, vendors, etc. to create summaries of the findings
- Continually assess priorities and determine urgency of tasks at hand
- Communicate effectively and deal professionally with internal managers and staff
- Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills that allow the office to function professionally and efficiently
- Organize and help execute core processes including: processing vendor invoices, expense reporting, time tracking, staffing processes, etc. across the organization
- Take initiative in executing a wide variety of administrative support duties including the management of complex calendars, arrangement of meetings and travel, assistance with presentation preparation, etc
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Cultivate relationships with employees and co-workers
Our take
Since launching as Wireless Generation in the year 2000, before rebranding in 2012 after News Corp acquired the company, Amplify has grown into one of the leading providers of K-12 curricula, assessment and supplemental programs for ELA (English Language Arts), Math and Science.
The EdTech market has been growing rapidly for the last decade and more, and its value is expected to surpass 230 billion by 2030. This growth means that the company has plenty of competition from the likes of Khan Academy and Kaplan Test, but the fact that Amplify is used by around 10 million students puts it in a very strong position.
After a major growth funding round in 2021, Amplify acquired digital math tools developer Desmos. This is in keeping with its commitment to strategically acquire high-performing education companies in order to expand its own tech and product offerings.
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Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2021
$215m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2021
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $263.3m
Company benefits
- Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
- Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
- Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
Company HQ
Dumbo, NY
Leadership
Larry Berger
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Wireless Generation in 2000 and was CEO until News Corp bought the company in 2010, becoming President and then CEO of Amplify post-acquisition. Serves on the boards of Touch Press, the Academy of American Poets, Lapham’s Quarterly, the Institute for Sustained Attention, and the Southern Education Foundation.
Catherine Mackay
(COO & President)Catherine joined Amplify in 2014 as a Consultant of Amplify Learning. She quickly moved into the role of GM and SVP of Middle School ELA, then CEO of Amp,ify New Curriculum before becoming COO in 2018. Prior to Amplify, she spent 8 years at Tablet Hotels (acquired by Michelin) as the Head of Business Development and Director of the Operating Board.
LaShon Ormond
(CIO)LaShon joined Amplify in 2011 as a Project Manager. While at the company, she's held a number of roles and moved into the role of Chief Impact Officer in 2023.
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