Executive Assistant

Boston Consulting Group•Detroit, MI

7d•$71,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Assistant provides proactive, high-touch administrative support to Managing Directors and Partners (MDPs) in a fast-paced consulting environment. The role helps MDPs serve clients and meet internal commitments by anticipating needs, managing complex schedules and meetings, coordinating case-team logistics, arranging travel end to end, and processing time and expenses. It also supports internal activities such as practice-area work, leadership committees, and recruiting, and may include some personal support. The position begins with 30 days of in-office onboarding, followed by a hybrid working model with an expectation of working in the office three to five days per week. The role is based in Detroit, Michigan, and is designed for someone who thrives in a collaborative office environment rather than fully remote work. The Executive Assistant works within a close-knit administrative team, reports to the Administrative Services Manager, and contributes to office life, team support, and the development of more junior administrative colleagues. The role offers opportunities to contribute to event planning, affiliation engagement, case-team logistics, client relationship building, account planning, research, and preparation of client materials. The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to MDPs and their teams, helping them prioritize their time, stay informed, and move important work forward. Compensation includes a base salary of $71,000–$88,000, a discretionary bonus of up to 12%, retirement contributions, and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment supporting senior executives is strongly preferred.
Strong customer-service orientation, responsiveness, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to keep learning and growing.
Insight and ability to connect information to help move the business forward.
Excellent organization, time management, project management, and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to build effective working relationships with consulting teams, clients, and the wider Business Services Team.
Collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to help others.
Openness and inclusiveness, with respect for all team members.
Willingness to question existing practices and suggest improvements.
Sound judgment, professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to recognize when to seek advice.
Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information.
Flexibility when priorities change, openness to feedback, and ability to adapt to different working styles and hybrid work.
Self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree.
Three or more years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own and manage complex calendars and meeting scheduling for supported Managing Directors and Partners.
Coordinate end-to-end travel, including bookings, hotels, directions, commuting time, and ground transportation.
Process timesheets and expenses promptly.
Support administrative aspects of internal commitments, including practice-area activities, leadership committees, and recruiting.
Coordinate case-team logistics and collaborate with assistants and other colleagues to support Partners, Principals, and Business Services Team leaders.
Build effective working relationships with MDPs, clients and their assistants, administrative peers, and internal resources.
Support account planning and client relationship management as needed.
Conduct research and gather information for MDPs and their teams.
Assist in creating and preparing client-team materials, including slides, proposals, and onboarding decks; proofread and copy or bind materials as needed.
Keep MDPs informed of important information and help them make sound decisions about how to use their time.
Proactively advance tasks and initiatives that might otherwise remain on the back burner.
Provide some personal support and perform other duties as assigned or required.
Participate in office life, collaborate with other Business Services Team members, and provide backup support to assistant colleagues.
Serve as a role model to more junior members of the administrative team.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus of up to 12%.
Retirement contribution starting at 5% and increasing to 10% after two years.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members at no premium cost for employees, spouses, and children.
Low-cost $10 copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and generic prescriptions.
Dental coverage with up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
Annual vision coverage for glasses and contact lenses.
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
Fully vested annual profit-sharing retirement contributions, whether or not the employee contributes, and the option to make personal contributions to a 401(k).
Paid parental leave and family benefits, including elective egg-freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
Paid time off, including 12 holidays, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Year, and 15 vacation days per year.
Paid sick time as needed.