Administrative Assistant
About this role
SLR Consulting is currently seeking a full-time administrative professional with a high level of attention to detail to work in a fast-paced professional office environment. The administrative professional should be highly skilled in front desk services, management of inventory and common spaces, coordinating facilities management, liaising with the building manager regarding building repairs & maintenance, procuring subcontractors when the need arises, in addition to editing and proofreading documents. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the administrative team to support technical and professional staff in the New York, NY office. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who demonstrates an excellent work ethic, is flexible and outgoing, can communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and enjoys working in a team environment.
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Responsibilities:
Front desk and guest/vendor interaction.
Document preparation and editing.
Office supply and space management.
Support for project managers, accounting, and HR teams.
Handling last-minute requests with composure and accuracy.
Qualifications/Education/Memberships:
Experience Level: Mid-level, with 2+ years of administrative experience.
Industry Exposure: Prior experience in consulting firms or similar professional environments.
Education: Associate’s degree in business, office administration, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with PDF editing tools (Adobe, PDF-Xchange).
Experience with ERP systems (especially Deltek Vantagepoint and/or Sustain) is a plus.
Skilled in document editing, proofreading, and formatting.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Strong communicator—both written and verbal.
Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude.
Comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Problem solver with a willingness to learn and take on varied tasks.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.
At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.
We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.
Company at a glance
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys.
We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results.
Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success.
Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last.
SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business.
We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere.
Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference.
If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Top Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Orthodontia
- Vision
- FSA/HSA
- Generous PTO accrual
- 10 Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement account
- Company matching program
- Company paid life insurance
- Short & long term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
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