Administrative Assistant - Development (Central/Northwest Region)

$58,240 - $62,400/Yr

Hilton - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Jackson, MS

Accommodation

About the position

The Administrative Assistant for Development at Hilton plays a crucial role in supporting the Vice President of Development for the Northwest Region. This remote position involves assisting with the Development Authority process and preparing materials for the Investment Committee, ensuring effective communication and coordination across various departments involved in hotel development.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare memorandums and business correspondence related to the franchise application process.
• Create presentations for internal and external team meetings.
• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly departmental special reports.
• Compile data into spreadsheets utilizing internal databases such as O2O, OnQ Insider, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and Salesforce.
• Understand franchise fundamentals, including the issuance of FDD and maintaining confidentiality regarding owner information.
• Ensure all daily operational responsibilities are completed smoothly.
• Act as a liaison between development and various departments related to the franchise approval process.
• Coordinate internal and external department activities including team meetings and regional conferences.
• Work directly with owners and developers on unique projects such as Multi-Unit Deals and research on hotel ownership.
• Communicate with external owners and regional developers to ensure smooth processing of franchise applications.

Requirements

• Two (2) years administrative experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficient in Salesforce.com.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Photoshop, Concur, MicroStrategy, and Tableau.
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night.
• Hilton Shares: Employee stock purchase program at a 15 percent discount.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members.
• Mental health resources including free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.