Senior Administration Assistant

Summary

Marriott International is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join the Enterprise Procurement team. Enterprise Procurement is the central organization responsible for acquiring goods and services. The organization has three disciplines, Category Management, Contract Management, and Procurement Operations. The role provides administrative, event & travel planning, and project management support to the Vice President, Procurement Operations, as well as to other members of the Enterprise Procurement leadership team, as needed. This role is expected to partner with other administrative assistants within Enterprise Procurement and Marriott International to ensure smooth daily operations. The administrative assistant is responsible for all facets of administrative support, including proactive calendar management and travel planning (including international) updating organizational charts, coordinating performance reviews, processing invoices, completing expense reports, completing work readiness, and other duties as assigned. The event planning responsibilities for this role will vary but include the planning, agenda creation, content delivery and execution of leadership meetings and Town Halls, as well as various organization wide events. Required Experiences

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience as an administrative assistant supporting executives and/or multiple leaders

Preferred Experiences

• Experience supporting executives in Operations or Procurement functions of a large organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day calendar and meeting management support, including proactively blocking time for high-priority tasks and ensuring availability for key stakeholders
• Book travel and accommodation as needed for leaders, and manage the monthly submission of expense reports
• Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and invoicing for department leaders
• Assist in planning larger scale meetings, including food and beverage selection, conference room needs, collateral and supplies, full logistics for meetings, and other duties for the meeting, while managing a budget
• Track and update project timelines, deliverables, and progress for high-priority initiatives on behalf of the leader
• Respond to and routes sensitive inquiries to the appropriate business stakeholder

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more. Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually. Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.