Executive Assistant

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to senior executives, ensuring the efficient management of daily operations, schedules, communications, and special projects. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate executive needs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Calendar Management

• Manage complex executive calendars, appointments, meetings, and scheduling priorities.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, materials, conference rooms, and technology requirements.
• Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure executives are prepared for upcoming commitments.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, emails, phone calls, and requests.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive-level documents.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for internal departments, clients, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Travel & Expense Management

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and itineraries.
• Manage travel changes and resolve scheduling or logistical issues as they arise.
• Prepare and process expense reports, reconcile receipts, and track reimbursements.
• Coordinate travel documentation and ensure executives have the necessary information for upcoming trips.

Project Management & Special Projects

• Support executive-level projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional assignments.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, action items, and deadlines.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Conduct research, compile information, and prepare summaries to support executive decision-making.
• Assist with presentations, reports, and other materials for leadership meetings.
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive assignments with minimal supervision.

Meeting & Event Coordination

• Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership sessions, company events, and business functions.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and follow-up notes.
• Document action items and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
• Coordinate catering, venues, vendors, and event logistics as needed.

Administrative & Office Support

• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Manage document preparation, distribution, and records retention.
• Process invoices, expense reports, purchase requests, and other administrative documentation as assigned.
• Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate smooth business operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Maintain professional relationships with executives, employees, clients, vendors, and business partners.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Communicate priorities, deadlines, and scheduling changes effectively.
• Exercise sound judgment when responding to requests and determining matters requiring executive attention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or in a similar executive support role.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, expenses, and executive communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.