Executive Assistant

Ares Management Administrative Assistant/Office ManagerAres Management is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager with strong administrative support and organizational skills to provide high level support to professionals in a fast-paced environment in our Bellevue office. The role provides administrative support by managing heavy calendaring, coordinating travel, handling expense reports, and answering calls, among other general support responsibilities. Additionally, it includes office management services. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and demonstrate excellent follow-up skills. Ares looks for people who are enthusiastic to grow their skills and take on new responsibilities to provide high-level value-add support for the professionals they cover, along with a willingness to pitch in and collaborate with other administrative team members, including sharing backup coverage needs.Primary Functions and Essential ResponsibilitiesAdministrative AssistantGoal-level calendar management, reflecting professionals' priorities and adapting as necessary, with excellent communication to involved parties and stakeholders (including senior firm management and their assistants)Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal and external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings utilizing Outlook calendar and Zoom for senior professionals; includes arranging for catering, document distribution and ensuring conference room technology setupPartner closely with professionals supported to manage meeting changes and keep them on schedule throughout the daySchedule meetings and conference rooms as necessary using Ares protocolsCoordinate set up and clean up conference rooms for catered meetingsTravel & Expenses:Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel (air, ground, and lodging); manage payment and maintain real-time tracking of meeting and itinerary changesMaintain current passports and necessary visas, as relevantCompose detailed itineraries for all travel and key meetings, print boarding passes and checking-in professionals for their flightsTrack flights to ensure they are on time and not cancelledBe on call for necessary changes, including after hoursOrganize and create cash and AMEX expense reports using Ares's expense system, ConcurAdditional Office Manager ServicesLiaise with building management regarding issues within office spaceCoordinate supplemental cleaning of the space as necessaryOversee local parking and badge accessInventory, order, and distribute office and pantry suppliesWork with Facilities team and local business leads with projects and space planningCoordinate Ares US Corporate Services programs on a local levelMaintain an ongoing Reception Desk presence as neededMail Services - Sorting/scanning/shippingStrong onsite presence (Monday-Friday) and after hours when neededQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, but not requiredExperience Required: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Manager.General Requirements:Effective prioritization of multiple professionalsTravel coordination; domestic & internationalTechnical proficiency; programs used include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ZoomParticipation in general administrative duties, ad-hoc projectsExperience in managing multiple calendars, scheduling appointments, and screening incoming callsBackground in financial services a plusCompensation$65,000 - $70,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.