Executive Assistant

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: Coordinate and manage the executive's schedule, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries. Prioritize conflicting demands and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Communication Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications on behalf of the executive. Screen, prioritize, and respond to emails, phone calls, and inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Information Management: Organize and maintain sensitive and confidential information, documents, and files. Ensure easy access to relevant materials and data when needed and maintain accuracy and completeness of records.
• Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, presentations, and materials for meetings, conferences, and events. Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on action items and decisions.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange complex travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and transportation. Anticipate travel needs, handle last-minute changes, and provide detailed itineraries and instructions.
• Task Prioritization: Manage incoming tasks, requests, and projects, prioritizing them based on urgency and importance. Coordinate with other team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and colleagues. Represent the executive professionally and courteously in all interactions.
• Expense Management: Track, review, and reconcile expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines. Process invoices, payments, and reimbursements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Strategic Support: Provide administrative support for strategic initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc assignments as needed. Conduct research, gather data, and prepare reports to support decision-making processes.
• Event Planning: Coordinate and plan summer and holiday parties, collaborating with other administrative assistants to ensure seamless execution. Organize engaging and enjoyable events that foster team camaraderie and boost morale, from selecting venues and catering to arranging entertainment and activities.
• Cultural Ambassadorship: Act as a cultural ambassador, embodying the organization's values and promoting a positive work culture. Lead by example in fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and integrity. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions and communications.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate challenges and proactively identify solutions to address them. Exercise sound judgment and discretion in resolving issues and making decisions on behalf of the executive.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and tools related to executive assistance and administrative support. Seek opportunities for professional development and contribute to process improvements within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of professionalism.
• Possess the ability to effectively "manage up," anticipating the needs and preferences of the executive and proactively providing support and solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and work demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and willingness to take on new challenges.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience providing high-level administrative support to executives or senior management.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience as an executive assistant in a fast-paced office environment.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

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