MGA is seeking an Administrative Director to join our studio in Old City, Philadelphia. MGA Partners is a nationally recognized firm distinguished for architecture that is considered, crafted, and resonant with its place. We are a design-oriented firm with experienced and mature leadership. Over the past thirty years, the focus of our practice has been for respected public and private institutions. Our work is collaborative, seeking fresh ideas drawn from the people and circumstances of each project—establishing our long tradition of making lasting contributions to urban, campus, and federal spaces, improving the quality of community through our planning and architecture.

The Administrative Director position is integral to our studio, providing broad leadership in the operation of our business, the management of payroll, benefits, contracts, and insurance, general bookkeeping (Unanet), and events planning - as well as an interest in business development and promotion of the firm.  

The Administrative Director candidate should have 5-10 years of experience, a strong background in business management and leadership, and possess advanced communication and organizational skills. Ideal attributes include the ability to multitask, to effectively work with and bring together a broad range of individuals, with a strong interest in the arts or architecture. This is envisioned as a long-term commitment.