Ascent
Ascent is the industry's leading compliance automation solution.

Office Manager

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Overview

Ascent helps its customers follow laws and regulations. We are a new type of company, a “RegTech” organization that combines a SaaS platform with intelligent content to provide customized tools and targeted advice for our customers. We’re using modern techniques like machine learning and predictive analytics to stay on the cutting edge of our industry.

The Ascent platform makes it easy for compliance officers in regulated industries to see exactly what is expected of their companies, then track and report on the steps they’re taking to stay compliant. The efficient intelligence we provide helps our customers fulfill their obligations in a way that lets them breathe easy and focus on creating value for their own customers through their core business.

As we grow rapidly, we need an Office Manager to help us create and maintain the best working environment possible. This role is a high-growth, high-responsibility role focused on both the day-to-day running of our office, as well as longer-term projects to help everyone at Ascent feel happy, welcome, and productive.

We’re a team of compliance officers, lawyers, data scientists, and technologists united by the goal of helping our customers know their business so well that they not only comply with their obligations, but anticipate their future exposure. We believe a diversity of opinions and perspectives creates a stronger team and product, and we are committed to an equal opportunity hiring process.

Benefits and perks

Everyone brings a unique set of skills and talents, and we want to take advantage of everything you have to offer. We also want to make sure you get as much out of this opportunity as you put in, and we’ll give you the support you need for Ascent to be a transformational period of growth in your career.

Our team enjoys a number of benefits and perks, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision, mental health insurance – with premiums fully paid by Ascent
  • The hardware and software you need to be effective
  • Professional development stipend
  • Office in Prudential Plaza with an amazing view of the park/lake and pedway access
  • Private, dedicated room space for New Mothers
  • The opportunity to work with smart people on challenging problems!

Your expected contributions to the team

  • Develop organizational procedures and systems for entire office
  • Assist new hires and current employee/vendor management with onboarding and ongoing human resources requirements
  • Provide general support to all visitors, clients, and vendors
  • Make sure our office is stocked, and is an ideal work environment
  • Maintain office supplies/food and drinks for the office and meetings scheduled in conference rooms
  • Maintain the aesthetic integrity of the office, conference rooms, and kitchen
  • Plan fun and engaging office events and team building activities

What we expect you to bring to the table

  • Self-starter with a demonstrated history of creating initiatives to improve the culture of an organization
  • High integrity and excellent customer service skills
  • Proactive, positive, personable, and punctual
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What are Ascent Perks + Benefits

Ascent Benefits Overview

Everyone brings a unique set of skills and talents, and we want to take advantage of everything you have to offer. We also want to make sure you get as much out of this opportunity as you put in, and we’ll give you the support you need for Ascent to be a transformational period of growth in your career.

Our team enjoys a number of benefits and perks, including:

Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; premiums paid 95% for the individual
- Medical HSA/FSAs
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Disability benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
- Flexible PTO
- Parental Care Leave
- Backup child/senior/pet care stipend
- Professional development stipend
- Charitable matching gift program
- The opportunity to work with smart people on challenging problems!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Charitable Matching Gift Program - annual match of employee donations to organizations of their choice
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Flexible work schedule
Ascent offers a completely flexible scheduling and work from home policy.
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Employer-paid Long Term Disability provided, covering up to 60% of annual salary. Voluntary Short Term Disability is also available.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Multiple plan options with Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well an HSA (Heath Savings Account).
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Ascent offers Dependent Care FSA
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Ascent also provides 3 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
There is an on-site gym in Prudential Plaza which is free to employees.
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Ascent offers a generous professional development stipend per year.
Lunch and learns
Ascent hosts bi-weekly lunch and learn meetings with internal and external speakers.
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We want to create an environment where people can do their best work. That means supporting our employees in their careers, in their health, and in their lives. We're always looking for ways to concretely demonstrate these values. For example, we pay 95% of our employees' individual health premiums!

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