Company DescriptionConsulting Group is an American worldwide management consulting firm with 85 offices in 48 countries.The firm advises clients in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors around the world, including more than two-thirds of the Fortune 500.Considered one of the most prestigious management consulting firms. Ranked second in Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" .Job DescriptionExecutive AssistantFunction OperationsCountry United StatesCity/Town Manhattan BeachEmployee Type RegularJob Type Full timePosition Summary Working as part of a flexible team, provide high-level executive and general office support in a demanding, fast-paced professional services environment. The primary goals are to leverage the executives’ time, support the broader team, and successfully serve the clients. Job Responsibilities As an Executive Assistant, you will use your skills to: Activities may vary depending on the individuals supported and the existing workload, and support assignments may change at any time. The duties described below make up a typical, but not necessarily complete, list:Provide high-level executive support for assigned partners and consulting staff:manage complex calendars with an understanding of business prioritiesrepresent the CEO by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence; arranging client dinners and other corporate functions; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the CEOdevelop relationships with key individuals in the DV offices to facilitate smooth communication between the CEO and staffarrange client, case team, and other meetingsanticipate VIP guests and meetings – communicate to the necessary team members and set up meetings and meals accordinglyanticipate and coordinate executives’ point-to-point travel needshandle and direct inbound phone callsdraft and archive correspondenceconduct research and gather information from public sources across multiple industries; synthesize and package resultsprepare and submit partners’ time and expense reportsmaintain executives’ filesprovide backup support to other executives on a regular basissupport committee and practice area administrative needsother activities as require Provide general administrative support:prepare slides, proposals, and other documents, including proofreading, editing, copying and binding when requiredarrange for courier servicesprovide Receptionist and Office Services Assistant backup as neededother projects as assigned Provide limited personal assistance to the CEO pertaining to:HouseholdChildrenPersonal credit cardsGeneral errandsBasic Job Requirements As an Executive Assistant, we are looking for someone with:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent highly preferredFive years’ related experience, with at least two to three years’ experience supporting individuals at the executive level strongly preferredMust be proficient in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007Overtime may be requiredMust have experience managing complex schedules and complex travelKey Competencies As an Executive Assistant, you will need:Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiencyExcellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstaclesAbility to successfully manage competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectivesAbility to work effectively with all levels of the organizationHigh degree of maturity and professionalism at all timesHigh degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced and frequently changing environmentStrong service orientation in responding to customer needsAbility to exercise judgment in managing confidential or sensitive informationDemonstrates respect for all individuals at all timesMust be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with values and cultureExperience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essentialQualificationsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent highly preferredFive years’ related experience, with at least two to three years’ experience supporting individuals at the executive level strongly preferredMust be proficient in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007Overtime may be requiredMust have experience managing complex schedules and complex travelKey Competencies As an Executive Assistant, you will need:Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiencyExcellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstaclesAbility to successfully manage competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectivesAbility to work effectively with all levels of the organizationHigh degree of maturity and professionalism at all timesHigh degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced and frequently changing environmentStrong service orientation in responding to customer needsAbility to exercise judgment in managing confidential or sensitive informationDemonstrates respect for all individuals at all timesMust be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with values and cultureAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.