Administration Manager, Asia (Remote)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an Administration Manager to join our team. In this role, you will establish and implement an efficient administrative service system tailored to Lakeshore’s business development needs. The position also requires overseeing the development and optimization of administrative systems and work processes, as well as tracking results and making continuous improvements. Applicants should have excellent communication skills with a keen ability to simplify complex information to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate must possess excellent project management and overall planning abilities and should be capable of leading the coordination of departments. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Lead the administrative department in daily work, including property and asset management, procurement and other administrative affairs management 
• Edit the annual administrative budget, managing cooperative suppliers and guiding relevant personnel to purchase goods 
• Continuously improve the administrative service platform, office orders and office environment, including office decorations and potential relocations 
• Formulate various administrative emergency plans and handle emergencies effectively 
• Organize various public relations events, demonstrations, sports events and other activities within and outside the company 
• Arrange various company meetings 
• Manage Lakeshore’s office supplies, low-value consumable products, office equipment procurement, registration and verification management; prepare office supplies plan for approval 
• Receive and arrange company guests, plan company activities and meetings, maintain various documents, make daily office orders and manage office environment 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration management or project management 
• 8+ years of experience in the administrative field
• 5+ years of experience in office administration project management
• Exceptional problem-analysis and problem-solving abilities; efficient in transaction processing and possessing excellent communication and public relations skills 
• Bilingual in Chinese and English, with a strong command of English (read, write, speak)
• Ability to effectively work with global teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail under pressure
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, rural workers, carriers of infection diseases or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy. INDRLL11