Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantNew York, NY Immediately Temporary/ContractDescriptionVolt is immediately hiring an Executive Assistant at New York, NY. As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for performing an array of administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative and sound judgment. You will provide high-level administrative support by periodically providing research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings.

Additionally, the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role. You should demonstrate experience in developing relationships in a highly matrixed organization as well as experience in handling the administrative and executive support related tasks with minimal supervision. You will need to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to the completion of assignments and in line with the department's activities and goals.Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Executive or Administrative Assistant roleHigh school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree preferredBeing able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentExperience in calendar managementAdaptable team playerGood problem-solving abilityStrong working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including table creation, mail merges and basic formattingKnowledge of general office procedures (e.g., filing, correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar)Effective interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquetteTact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior managementThis is a Contract full time opportunity.Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.