Executive Administrative Assistant

Executive Assistant To The Executive Team

The Executive Assistant to the Executive Team is tasked with optimizing the Executive Team's daily global business operations by efficiently managing administrative responsibilities. This role demands a high level of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with a wide array of stakeholders, including but not limited to company officers, department managers, external executives, customers, vendors, employees, community leaders, and legal counsel.

Key Attributes :

• Problem solver. Being able to solve problems through critical and analytical thinking for decisive action.
• Team player. Have team-oriented experience and approach.
• Responsive. Represent the company and the Executive Team in a positive light through great follow-through skills and sound judgment.
• Organized. Manage the incredibly complicated schedules of the Executive Team, which means planning meetings and all travel details. A high level of organization is necessary to weave meetings and travel into the rest of the daily schedule of duties.
• Planner. Excellent time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Discrete. Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive materials and information, some that could have significant legal or operational impact if mishandled.
• Service focus. Dedicated to meeting the Executive Team's needs by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties.
• Self-motivated. The Executive Assistant must anticipate needs and spot problems that need solving and work that must be completed before being told to do it.
• Assertive. Navigate challenging situations effectively and professionally.
• Growth-minded. Must be able to accept feedback and not be afraid of a misstep knowing that being in a constant state of learning and pursuing excellence is more important than avoiding failure.
• Adaptable. Be able to adapt to a changing landscape. Travel plans change, meetings fall through, information is needed yesterday. At that high level, they must be ready to shift gears or make quick decisions if a situation calls for it.
• Accessible and Flexible. Adtran is a global company. Be responsive to emails / texts / phone calls within various time zones. Accommodate flexible hours as dictated by the needs of business for projects and meetings.
• Professional. Professional demeanor, in all interactions and in both appearance and communication.
• Committed to excellence. Perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.

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