Marriott International, Inc Hiring for Project Specialist (Location flexible: Dubai or London; FTC until December 2023) Job at Dubai Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Provides administrative support duties to one or more Vice Presidents, GSO. Collaborates closely with other administrative and management staff to coordinate calendars for meetings, travel, etc. Develops alternatives/solutions for unique and recurring assignments. Interprets internal policies and procedures and functions as a resource to others. Handles confidential and sensitive information.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required

• 5+ years’ experience in an administrative assistant
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in a full-range of administrative processing including astrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong working knowledge of Marriott internal work-enabling systems (PeopleSoft AP, MarrExpress, Cliqbook, Mosaic, Request Center, etc.}
• Experience with Team Share Site administration
• Basic department budget accounting experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Calendar management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Possesses ahigh level of discretion
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Marriott corporate culture, resources, and organizational structure.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with peers

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Answers departmental telephone line(s}; provides callers with responses to all types of requests, both routine and those requiring research and follow-up; directs calls to the appropriate person or takes messages.
• Makes travel arrangements, as necessary, evaluating alternatives and making decisions regarding pricing and logistical issues
• Manages calendar activities for Vice President(s}, as appropriate and agreed to
• Coordinates meetings including meeting rooms, equipment and catering
• Consolidates, coordinates and posts information to overall department TeamShare site, newsletters and other communications
• Develops alternatives to handle requests when many times the problems are not clearly identified or involve sensitive issues.
• Routinely responds to the caller withresearch results
• Composes correspondence or creates documents, often on behalf of the supervisor
• Identifies areas where new administrative policies and procedures may be necessary within a department and may initiateprojects to develop the new policy or procedure.
• Researches questions and problems regarding departmental or administrative policies, procedures, information or services, including questions, which are complex in nature.
• May have responsibility for a specific departmental process/system, which entails research, and analytical responsibilities.
• Processes expense reports related to business purposes, travel and team expenditures
• Provides planning and/or administrative support for enterprise wide efforts such as global conferences, meetings, projects, etc.
• May be asked to coordinate efforts of admins in department
• Manages conference and/or meeting rooms (scheduling, logistics, maintenance)
• Coordinate visits and meetings with vendors and external consultants

Competencies:

• Written Communications: High level of skill to communicate in writing by producing correspondence, reports and documents either composed by self or others.
• Verbal Communications: High level of skill to communicate verbally in response to requests for information
• Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of the job, department, customers, vendors, products/services, or administrative policies and procedures
• Judgment: Strong ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound and reasonable decisions.
• Level of Independence: Ability to work independently without strong supervision or review of work
• Computer Software Skills: Possesses a variety and level of computer software skills required to perform the role Research and Analysis: Ability to perform basis research and analyze data
• Prioritizing Workload: Strong ability to prioritize workload and projects of self and others
• Administrative Processing: Solid ability to perform administrative functions such as payroll, accounts payable, expense reporting and budget support

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.