• Travel Assistant

    Robert HalfWestmont, IL 60559

    Job #2695805143

  • Description

    Boutique professional family office has an exciting opportunity for an Events/Travel Assistant. The Travel & Events Assistant will work as part of the Personal Assistant team to support the Partners with complex travel, events, and administrative coordination.

    Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

    Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

    • Travel management (70%) Arrange travel and meetings by developing itineraries and agendas

    • Schedule private and/or commercial flights; book ground transportation; arrange lodging and meeting accommodations; make reservations for dining and/or outings

    • Collaborate with Personal Assistants on schedule and calendar appointments, anticipate needs, and serve as a positive ambassador

    • Research potential trips and related activities

    • Ensure timely and accurate invoices and payments

    • Monitor cancellation dates and ensure proper refunds, as applicable

    • Executive administrative support (20%)

    • Prioritize competing projects and handle matters expeditiously and proactively

    • Complete expense reports and credit card categorizations

    • Compose and prepare confidential correspondence

    • Solicit agendas, create itineraries, make reservations, and print and assemble materials for professional and personal meetings

    • Assist with holiday letters, cards, and purchases

    • Will provide backup to the Personal Assistant team members when needed

    • Events management

    Requirements

    Qualifications and characteristics

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent is a plus

    • 2+ years' experience as an administrative professional. Travel Industry, Family Office, or Financial Industry experience is a plus

    • Computer savvy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Mac operating system knowledge is a plus

    • Positive attitude, flexibility, persistent follow-up skills, and professional demeanor

    • Strong work ethic and highly responsive, with exceptional attention to detail

    • Ability to process multiple sources of information and coordinate them into one summary

    • Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to prioritize activities with multiple managers

    • Highest level of integrity and confidentiality in all matters

    • Background and reference checks required with an employment offer

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