Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Llp (Som) - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities, and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM means embracing ideas, knowledge, and product excellence. We believe in a meritocracy of ideas, where everyone actively contributes to the discourse in the firm. Expertise is the result of lifelong learning, and we encourage our team members to pursue answers, develop new skills, and deepen their knowledge. We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work, valuing individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. A positive team culture, where everyone collaborates openly towards common goals, is essential to our success. We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities, constantly innovating and bringing new approaches, solutions, and processes to our work. In this role, the Executive Assistant will support and prioritize the needs of assigned Partners and their teams. This includes managing and coordinating multiple calendars, both individual and team-specific, and working with Project Managers to effectively manage the Partners' involvement in projects based on team needs and project deadlines. The Executive Assistant will also manage all travel arrangements and documentation, including visa requirements, and schedule team/client/consultant meetings while assisting with the setup of conference rooms, including food and beverage arrangements, Zoom meetings, and providing access to the building for all guests, clients, consultants, and vendors. Additionally, the role involves handling all community, organization, and event sponsorships overseen by supported Partners, identifying, organizing, and implementing administrative projects independently, and ensuring day-to-day tasks are well organized and efficient. The Executive Assistant must be flexible to work beyond scheduled hours, if necessary, to meet business commitments, and must be able to work and communicate cohesively with other Firmwide Leadership, Firmwide Administrative staff, Office Facilities, Clients, and Consultants.