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Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Ipsos
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

The Executive Assistant / Office Manager (EA / OM) supports executive leaders of Ipsos North America. Strong candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment of success supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates will need to maintain the utmost confidentiality, providing business operational support with a sense of urgency and delivering on complex details with accuracy in a timely manner. The successful candidate will diligently work to assist executives in driving our global research business and juggle multiple senior project priorities.

What you can expect to be doing :

  • Provide administrative support to multiple senior executives, with high professionalism and positively reflecting on the Ipsos North America organization.
  • Manage, organize, and sustain complex contact records, calendar(s), and events (., offsite meetings, group private dining events, team building, department meetings, social events, .
  • Prepare agendas, reports, special projects, presentations and other documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint in support of the executives.
  • Draft and prepare correspondence for internal announcements, client meetings, leadership team meetings, and / or organizations that the executives are involved with.
  • Arrange travel (domestic & international) and prepare complex travel itineraries for executives. Travel arrangements may include flights, hotels, ground transportation, passport renewal, global entry, Visa applications / international entry documentation, etc.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports promptly. Reconcile to ensure reimbursements are appropriately completed and in accordance with travel policies.
  • Process invoices for payment, review expense reports of direct reports and aid in preparation of quarterly and annual budget reviews, along with other financial presentations.
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships, work closely with other EA / OM’s to support one another and communicate business needs in a professional and friendly manner
  • Interface with internal stakeholders, external clients and contacts about meetings and administrative initiatives.
  • Be responsive to emails / texts / phone calls, with contact outside normal business hours as needed.
  • Optimize executives' time by proactively gathering, reviewing, and analyzing information. Summarize key insights and provide recommendations for action as needed.
  • Work closely with IT to resolve technology and security issues.
  • Maintain documents and records in appropriate, retrievable files.
  • Coordinate project planning activities and facilitate meetings to help ensure the team delivers against its commitments with the highest quality deliverables in a timely fashion.
  • Collaborate with executives, their direct reports and other Admin team members to track key performance metrics and assist with budget files.
  • Assess existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Document and distribute project and activity status regularly.
  • Oversee all office operations, equipment, maintenance, service contracts and systems.
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment
  • Work closely with building management on all facilities related issues, maintenance, and improvements.
  • Work closely with HR, IT, and managers to coordinate onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Prepare and maintain occupancy budget and all financial reports related, along with other BUs as assigned.
  • Lead and actively participate in Social Committee meetings; proactively coordinates office events, social activities, and charitable giving initiatives.
  • Work closely with the Office Leader to implement change and build / maintain office morale through various efforts.

This might be the job for you if you have :

  • Completed bachelor’s degree level of education or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 4 years executive administrative management experience, preferably with office management experience.
  • Ideal candidate will reside in the Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Washington DC or Seattle, WA area.
  • Manage sensitive matters with an elevated level of confidentiality and discretion knowing decisions will directly impact the North American and global operations of the company.
  • Solid organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, excellent attention to details.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, MS Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel (advanced preferred, intermediate required), and PowerPoint (Intermediate).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills; proven ability to meet and drive deadlines.
  • Extensive background with scheduling, complex meeting arrangements, and domestic / international travel accommodations.
  • A creative problem solver with a ‘hands-on’ approach to providing solutions.
  • Proactively sources information; resourceful.
  • Willingness to learn and grow.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in a professional international environment.
  • If you do not meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for open positions throughout our organization, not just the one you are applying to!

    In accordance with NY / CO / CA / WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 / yr. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, and / or certifications.

    What’s in it for you :

    At Ipsos you will experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

    Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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