Executive Support Administrator - Vice Chair, Supervising Associate

Ernst & Young • Chicago, IL

105d • $81,500 - $152,400

About The Position

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. As part of our Enterprise Support Services team, you'll be an integral part of our business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. You'll use your interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with employees at all levels. As an Executive Assistant, you'll work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY's growth and profitability. As an Executive Support Administrator (ESA) - Vice Chair you will provide extremely high-level, functionally specialized administrative support to Vice Chair executives of the firm. The work of the ESA is closely aligned and integrated with the specialized needs, operations, strategies and business objectives of these top executives and is a highly visible role. You'll manage confidential projects, perform various administrative activities, and have frequent interaction with internal and external clients. You'll also act as a daily ambassador of firm leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience as an Executive or Administrative Assistant supporting senior leadership level executives in a large corporate environment or firm
• Ability to work in an EY office or attend EY events
• Flexibility, overtime required

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in MS SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Support high level senior executives and act as trusted advisor
• Possess and leverage superior knowledge of service line and operational role of executive
• Develop workable and cost-effective solutions
• Balance multiple priorities considering risk, importance, urgency, political impact and other linkages
• Understand the key drivers affecting EY and our clients
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with internal, global business and government leaders and their administrative staff to achieve goals
• Manage project plans to track milestones and deliverables
• Independently compose, format and edit non-technical business documents which may include board meeting materials, presentations and reports
• Protect confidential / proprietary information
• Assist leaders and others to resolve conflicts and issues
• Solicit a constant two-way flow of information from colleagues, customers and leaders
• Set up and manage project plans
• Manage complex calendars, domestic/international travel, events, meetings and conferences

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $81,500 to $152,400
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $97,800 to $173,100
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree