Senior Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information with discretion. Similar executive support responsibilities, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and confidential executive support, are reflected in internal Executive Assistant role documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Screen and prioritize communications, ensuring timely follow-up on critical matters.
• Organize and support executive meetings, board meetings, and special events.
• Track action items, deadlines, and key deliverables on behalf of leadership.
• Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information.
• Assist with special projects and provide general administrative support as needed.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting C-level executives, senior leadership, or department heads preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• A proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Professional, polished, and adaptable approach to supporting executives and organizational priorities.

This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to join a dynamic organization and make an impact from day one. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.