Senior Administrative Assistant

About the Company :

We are excited to be partnering with our long-term client, a well-established and reputable organization, in their search for a Senior Administrative Assistant . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, collaborative, and professional team where you’ll play a critical role in supporting executives and ensuring the smooth operation of daily business functions.

Job Summary :

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to executives and senior leadership. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and able to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for executives and leadership staff.

Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Serve as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, and external partners.

Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Coordinate and organize departmental events, meetings, and projects.

Prepare and reconcile expense reports, assist with invoices, and support budget tracking.

Maintain organized filing systems, databases, and office records.

Anticipate executive needs and proactively provide administrative solutions.

Mentor junior administrative staff, supporting efficiency and best practices.

Qualifications :

5+ years of administrative support experience, with at least 2 years supporting executives or senior management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with collaboration or project management tools a plus.

Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Professional presence with the ability to interact confidently at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience supporting multiple executives in a corporate or professional services environment.

Background working in a fast-paced, client-facing industry.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.