ABS Group · 6 hours ago
Assistant, Executive
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expABS Group is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Executive Assistant provides confidential professional secretarial and administrative support to an Executive Officer, coordinating high-level meetings and managing schedules, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Uses independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities and takes the initiative to handle routine and semi-routine matters
Maintains schedule of appointments and meetings, keeps track of, travel schedules, and informs direct reports of same
Screens phone calls, take clear and complete messages, and directs calls to the appropriate individual. Where appropriate, directly handles routine and semi-routine matters on behalf of an Executive Officer of ABS
Processes correspondence, maintains filing system, and sorts and distributes department's mail as required
Handles processing of vendor invoices, weekly entries of timesheets, and preparation of travel expense reports as required
Arranges and coordinate executive travel itinerary and hotel reservations with a company-designated travel agency. Works closely with travel agents to finalize the details of travel arrangements
Maintaining a current listing of ABS Members and assisting with the Board of Directors membership listing or other special ABS Committees as assigned. Must become familiar with the ABS database for maintaining such memberships and mailing lists, and work closely with the Marketing Department for maintaining related information in the ABS database
May provide direction and guidance to members of the office administrative support staff in project work as assigned
Making any necessary arrangements for various business and committee meetings that are attended by the Chairman and other officers of the Senior Executive Staff, including but not necessarily limited to air travel, hotel accommodations, meeting space, or other required reservations for social functions, or for the entertainment of clients
May negotiate, review, and approve contracts for meeting space or social functions. May be required to organize guest lists or rooming lists for hotels or resorts; and may be required to develop meeting agenda and schedule of events for same
Prepares a list of clients or committee members attending functions or meetings, or who may be visiting the corporate office
Keeps the Receptionist informed of the names of visitors to the ABS office in the event of business or committee meetings
Performs routine and non-routine clerical tasks with little or no supervision
May provide occasional work direction and instruction to other Administrative Assistants
Keeps abreast of PC business applications and attends training courses as needed
Maintains the limited inventory of office supplies or shares a common storage area for same
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of seven (7) years of previous experience as an Administrative Assistant to an Executive, or a combination of education and experience
Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy
Advanced knowledge and skills in the use of office automation software, which may include a spreadsheet or database applications, word processing, and presentation applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with levels of employees and outside clients in a professional and business-like manner
Ability to handle routine and non-routine business matters in the absence of an executive
Ability to prioritize workload and handle assignments simultaneously as may be required
Must have strong organizational skills
Preferred
Some colleges preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance (PPO and HD)
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability leave programs
Parental leave program
Paid holidays
Paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match
Company
ABS Group
ABS Group is a management consulting company that offers asset performance optimization and advanced engineering services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Moody
President & CEO
Frank Genco Sr.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
2025-12-05
2025-10-09
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