WHAT YOU'LL DO
In this role, you'll ensure that the Managing Director & Partners (MDPs) you support have what they need to seamlessly serve the needs of our clients. This position involves scheduling (and rescheduling) meetings, supporting the case team process, and generally keeping up with the fast pace of our Consulting Team. Currently most meetings are held via zoom, but this role will eventually involve booking (and unbooking) travel and keeping track of time and expenses.
While the consultants spend most of their time at the client site, back here at home base (aka the Denver office) you will be surrounded by an Administrative Team that consists of a group of really smart, highly motivated and team-oriented people. EAs actively participate in office life, are flexible and willing to help fellow Business Services Team (BST) members, and collaborate across functions. They serve as mentors to more junior members of the Admin team. We work hard together, and we go out of our way to support each other we want everyone to be successful, individually and as a team
We won't define a career path for you but some of our EAs we've hired in this role have gone on to have long and successful careers as Senior Executive Assistants at BCG; others have gone into work in one of our many Practice Areas; some have managed teams or rotated through a number of other functions. Your career at BCG will be at the intersection of your skills and desires and the needs of our business; it will only be limited by your investment.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
* Overseeing administrative support in a fast-paced, high volume, and changing client service environment:
* Organizing and scheduling client and internal meetings and events
* Coordinating point-to-point travel needs as necessary including booking all travel and hotels, directions, commuting time and ground transportation
* Processing timesheets and expenses on a timely basis
* Supporting administrative aspects of MDP internal commitments: practice area activities, BCG leadership committees, recruiting, etc.
* Assisting MDPs with account planning and client relationship management
* Building effective working relationships with key stakeholders:
* MDPs and Partners understand preferences relating to travel, calendar, client work, etc.
* Clients and their Assistants facilitate the scheduling process and relevant communications with friendly professionalism and high attention to detail
* EA and AA peers work together to support other Principals, Partners and BST leaders on the case team; provide back-up assistance as needed
* BST peers and internal resources obtain and share information with wider team as needed; help case team navigate internal resources
* Performing other duties as assigned or required; responsibilities will vary
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
* Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred
* Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast paced environment (really fast paced!), supporting senior executives, strongly preferred
There are a few key things we look for do you have what it takes to step into these shoes?
* High customer service orientation highly responsive, strong interpersonal and communication skills, wants to deliver great results at all times
* Committed to improving the status quo we respect and hire people who are willing to ask questions, people who will say what's on their minds and are willing to make a suggestion, even if it is turned down
* Sweats the small stuff strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure
* Organized excellent at time and project management, has clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once and ensures everything gets done in a timely manner
* Relationship-oriented extremely people focused with a certain 'joie de vivre' and the ability to develop effective working relationships with the Consulting Team, clients, and the wider Business Services Team (BST)
* Good judgment highly professional and diplomatic (dealing with consultants who can be very demanding at times can be a challenge, but a challenge you're up for), knows when to ask for help or advice, is perceptive and practical
* Trustworthy -- discreet (you will be privy to confidential information)
* Flexible must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced environment; doesn't get frustrated by priorities changing; open to feedback, adjusts to different working styles
* Team player proactively seeks opportunities to help others, will go above and beyond in order to get the job done
* Strong intellectual curiosity a creative thinker, interested in the big picture
* Self-motivated a "can-do" attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to take on an increasing level of responsibility
YOU'LL WORK WITH
You'll be working within a closely knit team reporting to the Operations Lead. The team is very collaborative and enjoys learning and mentoring each other. Your manager will be a great resource for support and trouble-shooting, and will provide developmental guidance and support as your grow your career at BCG.
Boston, MA
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