Senior Administrative Assistant

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting senior leaders at BrightHouse, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, anticipating needs, and proactively managing tasks in a fast-paced, client service-oriented environment. Sitting between the roles of Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant, this position involves a balance of high-level executive support and general administrative functions, requiring excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with exceptional attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to handle competing priorities. They must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to service excellence.

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-level administrative support to Directors and senior leadership, managing multiple calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating logistics.
• Proactively manage complex scheduling needs, including organizing internal and client meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Support senior leaders with presentations, reports, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Process expenses, invoices, and timesheets in a timely manner.
• Act as a key point of contact, liaising between executives, clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication.
• Handle confidential information with discretion, maintaining a high level of professionalism and security.
• Assist with special projects and event planning, ensuring that initiatives are executed efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency in administrative operations.
• Provide backup support for other administrative team members as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of administrative experience, with at least 1–2 years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience working with Mac products.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft correspondence and interact professionally with stakeholders.
• Proactive and resourceful, anticipating needs and taking initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Strong customer service mindset, with a commitment to excellence in supporting leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, handling multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BrightHouse, a business division of the Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable. We are required to maintain records of the race and gender of all applicants that provide this information voluntarily in connection with our Affirmative Action plan. 

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