​​Overview:

The Team Assistant provides administrative support to the consulting team. The role’s primary objective is to effectively and efficiently handle and manage all administrative matters of and for the team such as scheduling both internal and external meetings across many locations and time zones, liaising with relevant internal departments and making logistical arrangements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate as an active member of the client service team by performing diverse administrative duties such as creating and updating VTRs, managing team calendar and team contact lists, arranging team meetings and workshops, scheduling calls for teams, supporting team learning sessions, arranging courier services as needed for the team, and assisting analysis and data entry as needed.

• Work with the team members, VGI and local report production personnel to help facilitate the document management process.

• Produce accurate, properly formatted documents and reports, frequently under tight time constraints.

• Work with appropriate Executive Assistants (EA) to ensure proper communication and coordination of meetings and deadlines with the Partners and Associate Partners on the study; act as the liaison for the Engagement Managers and associates on the team.

• Work collaboratively with other Team Assistants to ensure backup coverage.

• Take on other ad hoc responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Attributes:

Professional Experience:

• 2+ years administrative assistant experience in a corporate or professional environment.

Required Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with his/her colleagues and various stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems in a fundamentally sound manner.

• Demonstrated ability to believe and trust in one’s own ideas while being open to new ideas.

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Some college or secretarial school; University degree is preferred.

• Solid knowledge of Windows and Lotus Notes applications.

• Fluent in English skills

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates high professional standards and work ethic.

• Open, high-integrity, collaborative professional able to build credibility within and outside of his/her team.

• Self-motivated, responsive, and results oriented.

• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Exemplary attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure