AlixPartners

Senior Administrative Assistant

AlixPartners  •  Houston, TX (Remote)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office and remote work.

What you’ll do

Are you a customer service minded individual who feels a sense of accomplishment when you can solve a problem which has a successful result? In this integral role on AlixPartners’ Corporate Services team, you will directly support multiple consulting professionals. Responsibilities include coordinating deadlines, analyzing, and handling sensitive information, and playing a critical role in handling confidential information requests. Support will include making meeting arrangements, managing business and personal calendars, domestic and international travel booking, expenses, time entries, and case documents. Light travel is anticipated.

The Administrative Senior Professional role is a full-time position located in Houston, TX, and reports to the Administrative Team Lead. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

  • Manage complex calendaring, prepare business travel itineraries, and process expense and time reports.
  • Provide back-up support for the Administrative Team Lead and other administrative and office services team members.
  • Anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, effectively handle calendar conflicts, and proactively manage schedule changes.
  • Create and edit correspondence, invoices, engagement letters, and presentation materials.
  • Handle sensitive and urgent information from clients, exercise judgment in responding to unique and urgent situations, as well as in managing and reporting outstanding requests.
  • Coordinate and organize events including venue selection, budgeting, managing RSVPs, etc.
  • Strategically and effectively coordinate with both internal and external constituents.
  • Balance multiple priorities by considering risk, importance, urgency, political impacts, and other linkage. Assimilate unfamiliar issues rapidly, anticipate and resolve potential problems.
  • Assist in managing and responding to emails and requests in a timely fashion.
  • Planning and management of technical and logistical support services to ensure seamless execution of internal and external events. Some travel is expected for event implementation.
  • Assist with office service tasks such as restocking supplies in kitchens, setting up and cleaning conference rooms, and other related duties as needed. There may be occasions that require an early start time to receive food and set-up for events.
  • Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

  • High School diploma or equivalent required, college degree(s) preferred.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of administrative assistance experience required; experience with a professional services firm strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to own and drive outcomes within a defined workstream, including setting priorities, managing execution, and delivering results.
  • Ability to apply judgment and provide practical guidance to stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence across teams, functions, and seniority levels, including partnering effectively with senior leaders.
  • Excellent organizational skills with experience operating in time-sensitive, ambiguous environments, balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to translate analysis into clear insights and recommendations that inform decision-making.
  • Experience identifying and driving process, tool, or system improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, or scalability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and executive-ready messaging.
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism, fostering productive working relationships
  • Ability to maintain composure and an executive presence under pressure in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to be discreet and handle confidential, sensitive information.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed and a willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise.
  • Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
  • Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 15 pounds.
  • Ability to travel 10%.

MUST BE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NO VISA OR IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.)

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.  

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold-Level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

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About AlixPartners

For more than forty years, AlixPartners has helped businesses around the world respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges – circumstances as diverse as urgent performance improvement, accelerated transformation, complex restructuring and risk mitigation.

These are the moments when everything is on the line – a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. But it’s not what we do that makes a difference, it’s how we do it.

Tackling situations when time is of the essence is part of our DNA – so we adopt an action-oriented approach at all times. We work in small, highly qualified teams with specific industry and functional expertise, and we operate at pace, moving quickly from analysis to implementation. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only measure our success in terms of the results we deliver.

Our approach enables us to help our clients confront and overcome truly future-defining challenges. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side. When it really matters.

Recent Awards & Recognition:

- Best Firm to Work For – Consulting Magazine, 2023

- Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality – Human Rights Campaign, 2022

- Best Management Consulting Firms – Forbes, 2021

- Ranked in the Top 10 in UHLALA Group’s Pride Index

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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