Executive Assistant, Hotel Operations

San Manuel • Highland, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Hotel Operations, the Executive Assistant – Hotel Operations provides high-level administrative and professional support to the leadership team in hotel operations. This position enhances the effectiveness of these leaders by executing a variety of complex administrative duties requiring thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and discretion. The Executive Assistant will be a seasoned professional who maintains poise in fast-paced situations and will be required to use independent judgment and initiative in the planning, organization, and performance of confidential and time-sensitive administrative assignments.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related area required.
• Minimum of five (5) years related administrative experience required; Executive office experience is preferred.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products – specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with internet web navigation applications and acquaintance with other business software.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and organizes the leaders Outlook calendar and related business activities; including the planning and coordination of meetings/events on and off-site, coordinates day-to-day activities, manages schedule conflicts and challenges; provides daily itineraries. This includes managing and planning heavy travel itineraries for key hotel executives and key business partners, including all necessary arrangements and coordination of airfare, hotel accommodations, and transportation.
• Composes, prepares, and proofreads highly accurate correspondence, presentations, and reports. Prepares information needed for business reports and presentations as directed, including all supporting documents, charts, spreadsheets, etc.
• Serves as a diplomatic gatekeeper that effectively filters both internal and external calls, visitors, and other inquiries. Acts as a liaison for all visitors to hotel operations, including contacting and escorting as needed.
• Conducts research, prepares documents/correspondence and communications, and gathers information on various topics to support executive decision-making processes.
• Tracks financial expenditures, including receipt collection, reimbursement follow-ups, charge contesting and credit card reconciliation.
• Works closely and effectively with leaders, keeping them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up appropriately. Manages information flow through the Hotel office while always maintaining confidentiality. Represents the hotel office in internal and external meetings, as necessary.
• Manages administrative projects, ensuring on-time completion and accuracy of information. Coordinates the people and resources necessary to implement plans. Follows up with appropriate management on pending information and requests. Resolves obstacles to success through clear plans of action and uses innovative problem-solving and critical thinking approaches to recommend solutions. Ensures project objectives are met by monitoring and measuring progress; coordinates the people and resources necessary to implement plans.
• Nurtures and supports internal and external vendor relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees