Unknown Company

Executive Assistant

new york, new york • Posted Today
Onsite Full Time General
Job Description
Job Description
Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days Onsite
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm
A high-growth education organization in New York City is seeking a sharp, highly organized, and adaptable Executive Assistant to support its CEO/Founder . This is a fast-paced, high-visibility position for someone who thrives in a demanding environment and can anticipate needs, shift priorities quickly, and keep a busy executive organized.
The position will initially begin as a 3-4 week temporary assignment , with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role if there is a strong mutual fit.
What You'll Do
* Manage a complex and constantly evolving executive calendar, including meetings, appointments, and scheduling changes
* Coordinate travel, logistics, and day-to-day priorities for the CEO
* Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve issues
* Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
* Track follow-ups, action items, and important deadlines
* Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
* Respond quickly to last-minute changes and time-sensitive requests
* Provide additional administrative and project support as needed
What We're Looking For
* Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Professional, polished, and confident interacting with senior stakeholders
* Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
* Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate needs rather than wait for direction
* Comfortable working in a high-energy environment where priorities can change quickly
* Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities
* Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
Both early-career candidates with exceptional organizational skills and executive presence and experienced Executive Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Schedule & Flexibility
This is not a traditional 9-to-5 position . The Executive Assistant's schedule will closely follow the CEO's needs, which may include early mornings, evenings, and last-minute schedule changes. Candidates should be comfortable with this level of flexibility.
The position is onsite in New York City five days per week .
Compensation
$31-32/hr
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Executive Assistant in new york at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$43,940–$69,668

For context, most administrative assistants earn between $43,940–$69,668 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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