Advanced Associate, Administrative Support

Pearson; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson in Raleigh, NC seeks an Advances Associate, Administrative Support to support the SVP, Professional Assessments. The role covers calendar, office, event, proposal, and contract management in a dynamic, confidential environment.

You will coordinate meetings, manage travel, produce letters and documents, and help produce materials for proposals while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with email, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software preferred.
• Experience in high-stakes environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: Manage an active calendar of appointments and meetings.
• Administrative Support and Office Management: Ensure a welcoming, professional environment and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Meeting and Event Management: Plan and coordinate events, venues, IT support, catering, and related logistics.
• Proposal Management: Assist proposal writers and create/assemble materials and custom covers.
• Contract Management: File and archive contracts and maintain renewal records.

Skills

Calendar management

Office management

Event management

Proposal management

Contract management

Strong analytical and problem solving

Excellent writing and communications

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team that makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

We’re seeking an Advances Associate, Administrative Support to add to our Professional Assessments team.

This role aligns to industry level titles such as Executive Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Administrator, Executive Support

The role supports the SVP, Professional Assessments and is integral in the successful delivery and fulfillment of assigned program(s). The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the SVP, accommodating shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the SVP, this professional and highly confidential position assists with calendar, office, event, proposal, and contract management while promoting a collaborative work environment.

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

• Accountability for:
• Calendar management
• Office management
• Event management (we are a remote organization but frequently work in office)
• Proposal management
• Contract management (filing, retrieving, and signing of contracts)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Calendar Management

Manage an active calendar of appointments; schedule appointments and meetings, which may include organizing materials, sending out meeting notices, responding to meeting notices, arranging services, managing travel arrangements, and completing required documentation for events/travel.

Administrative Support and Office Management

• Responsible for office management, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for all visitors.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive information, is adaptable to competing demands, and demonstrates the highest level of reception, perception, and response.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters proactively and follows through on projects to successful completion, often under enormous deadline pressures.
• Compose and produce letters and documents that are sometimes confidential, process material from rough draft to final form.
• Provide other administrative support as necessary.

Meeting and Event Management

• Plan and coordinate events and meetings, including scheduling venues, information technology support, catering, and other related logistics.
• Coordinates and monitors maintenance services; maintains and orders supplies; and serves as a liaison to ES stakeholders.

Proposal Management

• Assist Proposal Writers with meeting tight deadlines through multi-tasking.
• Incorporate graphics including flow charts, org charts, tables, and logos into proposals
• Create, update, maintain, and assemble supporting materials for proposals
• Create custom covers for proposals based on existing templates
• Ensure production of documents that reflect corporate standards
• Copying, collating, and other administrative duties as needed to support the proposal production process

Contract Management

• Securely file and archive executed contracts
• Provide virtual and physical signatures to contract for execution
• Maintain records of upcoming contract expirations and renewals

Education and Experience

• Familiarity with email, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software preferred
• Previous experience in a demanding and high-stakes environment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Effective multi-tasks skills through priority setting and time management
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter and goal-oriented a must
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility to changing priorities
• Effective relationship-building skills
• Time management, planning, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn quickly
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of graphics file formats and their applications
• Basic typesetting skills

Compensation at Pearson

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 - $75,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, Oct 19, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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