Contract Executive Assistant

Our client, a top global private equity firm is seeking a long‑term contract Executive Assistant to provide seamless administrative support to Executives on the PE team in their downtown Houston office. General hours are 9am-6pm with flexibility for overtime as needed. In‑office Monday‑Thursday with Friday being a remote day; must have flexibility to go in office if needed. Candidates ideally have financial services or professional services experience.

• Extensive calendar management including scheduling meetings, communicating details to attendees. This requires exercising a flexible approach to changing schedules and ensuring appointments are met.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle all matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow‑through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Screen incoming calls and greet guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Arrange complex travel plans and compose detailed itineraries, obtain necessary travel documents and visa coordination.
• Schedule and organize conferences and off‑sites including all related logistics.
• Prepare and compose letters, memos and routine correspondence. Edit for accuracy and clarity of final copy; proofread for spelling, grammar, format and consistency and make the appropriate changes.
• Allocate and process expenses for executives, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using SAP Concur system.
• Use US Mail, Fed Ex, and other services to send and track priority mail; work with mailroom staff to send packages as needed.
• Provide phone coverage and back up assistance.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned and required.

• 5+ years of administrative support experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to shift gears independently and demonstrate flexibility in different coverage assignments.
• Demonstrative strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities; take a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations; this role continually requires poise, tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative attitude is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment.
• Experience supporting a group of executives in a corporate environment highly preferred.
• Experience in finance industry is a preferred but not required.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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