Administrative Assistant - Management Consulting

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,040,000 - 111,061,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support multiple partners in a hybrid in-person/remote setting in Chicago. You will help produce proposals, presentations, and reports, coordinate meetings, and manage travel arrangements for senior staff.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in executive administrative roles, strong client service, and proficiency in MS Office. You will work within Management Consulting and contribute to operational documentation and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; higher education preferred.
• 5+ years in administrative or executive administrative role in professional services.
• Superior verbal and written communication with client-service focus and confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for partners and teams in remote and in-person format.
• Assist with client or firm deliverables such as proposals, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements for partners and staff.
• Navigate reporting, create and review client invoices, and track hours/expenses in the Firm’s PM system.
• Attain proficiency in Workday, WYN, and LCVista for staff training.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Out

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

WYN

LCVista

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide day-to-day support for multiple partners and their respective teams in a remote and in-person format.
• Assistwith the production of client or Firm deliverables such as proposals, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate meetings and events including travel arrangements for partners and staff.
• Navigate reporting, create and review client invoices, and utilize hours and expense detail in the Firm’s practice management system.
• Attain a proficient level of operational knowledge in the Firm’s operational systems like Workday, WYN, andLCvistatobe capable of training practice staff inthe appropriate use of the systems.
• Align and support arrangements for internal and external meetings/events in conference rooms, includingneeded equipmentand/or conference and video calls, catered meals, setup, clean-up, etc.
• Assistwith administrative projects.
• Maintain frequent communication with all levels of the organization.
• Provide focused support with operational procedures related tomultiple practice areas within Management Consulting.Assist with Chicagooffice-level support needs.
• Actively contribute to the compilation and maintenance of operational support documentation for designated practice area(s) and Management Consulting.

The qualifications.

• High school diploma or GED equivalentrequired. Higher level of education/college coursework preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in an administrative or executive administrative role, preferably in professional services.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with a focus on client service and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative whilemaintaininghigh confidentiality.
• Solid technicalproficiencyincluding knowledge of MS Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expenses, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for theapplicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $25.83 - $38.74.

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