Job Number 24041064Job Category AdministrativeLocation Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYThe ExecutiveAssistant provides administrative support to the Global Development Officer, United States& Canada, coordinates team administrative tasks and supports project work as needed to achieve the department’s priorities. Duties include general administrative tasks, data analysis, tracking and reporting, team coordination, presentation drafting, and team meeting/event planning and execution. Project and tasks will, in some cases, involve developing alternatives and determining solutions and recommendations.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as good judgment and decision-making and a high level of self-initiative are required.CANDIDATEPROFILEEducation and Experience
Position requires ability to work in a fast-paced, multiple task environment providing primary administrative support to the Global Development Officerand supplement supportto other team members.
Position requires a complete knowledge of a full range of administrative processes gained through of minimum of 5 yearsadministrative experience, preferably in a BusinessDevelopment or Marketing function.
Position requires complete knowledge of the mission, functions, organizational structure, policies and procedures of their department and division and a generalknowledge of thosepertaining to the Company. Incumbent is viewed as a resourceto others concerning these areas.
Knowledge of advancedfunctions of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Other Required Skills
Thrives working in a fast paced, high energy, and progressive environment.
Ensures that all work is completed effectively, monitors the progress of work against schedules and budgets; maintains high performance standard; works effectively and proactively, using a highlycollaborative style.
Meets customer needsby developing and maintaining effectiverelationships with both internal and external customers and by promoting a customer service orientation within the organization.
Fosters relationships and a positive climate to build effective teams that are committed to organizational goals and initiatives; demonstrates flexibility in approach.
Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly both upward and downward through the organization; possesses exceptional communication skills.
Supports, manages and initiates changewithin the organization, taking steps to remove barriersor to accelerate its pace.
Actively pursues learningand self-development to enhance personal,professional and businessgrowth; shares learning.
Will be working with proprietary and/or confidential information so a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality are required.
Able to conceptualize and create non-routine documents and implementautomated work processesand general administrative improvements. This position requires incumbent to exercise soundindependent judgment when handling non- routine issues.
Ability to prioritize and keep a positive attitudeand perspective on what needs to be done efficiently and professionally in an environment of changing priorities and demands.
MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Work regular businesshours, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday,with the flexibility to work overtime, as needed. Positionis based at MarriottHeadquarters in Bethesda, MD.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIESGeneral inquiriesand meeting scheduling
Actively manage Global Development Officer’s schedule and calendar. In addition to basic scheduling functions, alsoanticipates and prioritizes scheduling needs based on deadlinesand deliverables. This will require coordination with leaders and other key stakeholders both internally and externally.
Manage high volumeemail and synthesize actions needed. Abilityto act quickly, seamlessly and professionally in time sensitivesituations.
Handles various requestsfor information and follows up based on an understanding of the organization and the basic
knowledge of the team’swork.
Provides back-up coverage for other areas upon request. Assist in meeting planning for the department, including logistics and, where applicable, prepare interview schedules and travel itineraries for candidates involved in job searches, exploratory interviews and/oron-boarding meetings.
Performs general administrative such as scheduling, organizing and maintaining files, coordination of team meetings and retreats, agendas, materials and communications, and expense reporting.
Manages all aspects of meeting planning for the Global Development Officer both internal and external. Gathers agenda items, sets up meetings and makes scheduling changes with minimal direction. Responsible for evaluating and providing meeting logisticrecommendations, budget management, and making travelarrangements.
Proactively manage and coordinate recurringand ongoing activities that involve the leaders of the organization, including all-hands meetings, department head meetings, organization chart, PTO calendar, and other activities that require participation across Development Executive leadership team.
Drafts and distributes internal and externalcorrespondence, memos, reportsand graphic presentations.
Facilitates review processby team members and consolidates feedback.
Manages cyclical administrative duties for the department with limited oversight.
Supports Global Development Officer in financial clerical tasks (e.g.,forecasting, expense reporting).
Handles phone inquiries. Provides callers with responses to requests involving departmental policies, procedures or programs;performs basic researchin order to address questionsand, as needed,refers callers to the appropriate person, appropriate documentation and/or online resources.
Interacts effectively with senior executives, extended team members, and vendor partnersusing clear, appropriate and professional language.
Responsible for the processing of monthly invoices, ensuring charges are accurately posted. Runs reports and conducts simple financial and data analysisusing multiple data points,as directed.
Communications
Compose and distribute internal and externalcorrespondence, memos, reportsand graphic presentations as needed. Organizeand maintain organizational charts.
Perform administrative supportduties, including but not limitedto drafting, prooing and formatting Executivecorrespondence, business documentsor broad communications.
Special Projects and Ad hoc Requests
Attends staff meetings;tracks and communicates follow-up items.
Process accounts payable and expense report data for the department. Reconcileand perform varianceanalysis of department operating statement. Organize and maintain department filing systems and shared drive.
Coordinate other administrative and project responsibilities as requested.
Create presentations using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel upon request.
Maintain files and organizesinformation at the request of Global Development Officer.
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