Executive Administrative Assistant
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides a full range of professional administrative support for a senior executive. This position coordinates multiple functions simultaneously in a fast paced environment while utilizing independent discretion and judgment. This position manages the executive's calendar prioritizing key initiatives while optimizing efficiency.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conserves the executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information, developing presentations, and initiating communications.
- Coordinates meetings by outlining agenda content, coordinating speaker materials, securing catering services and video conferencing capabilities when needed.
- Represents the executive by attending meetings and capturing record of the meeting events and discussions and communicates upcoming deadlines to ensure the timely delivery of information.
- Creates and edits documents utilizing Word and Excel and develops PowerPoint presentations.
- Welcomes internal associates and external clients by greeting them in person or by phone, answering or directing inquiries.
- Acts as a liaison between the executive and all levels of internal staff members and external clients.
- Maintains the executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences and teleconferences. Arranges travel and maintains travel calendar.
- Organizes and maintains electronic / database information and files complying with firm retention policies. Possesses a working knowledge of corporate policies including compliance, emergency and purchasing policies and others as required.
- Researches and resolves issues and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Performs accounting related tasks, reviews monthly budget ledgers and identifies / investigates variances. Prepares and reviews expense reports for compliance with policy.
Other Duties
Handles other duties as assigned.May work overtime as needed.Performs other duties and / or projects as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Demonstrates strong dependability and reliability.Exhibits a strong work ethic, is capable of taking ownership, and has the ability to independently drive work / projects through to completion.Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrated organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner at all times.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Must be proactive with the ability to manage multiple on-going requests and / or projects.Demonstrates excellent judgment / diplomacy.Ability to work overtime as needed and may be required to respond to requests outside of normal business hours.Qualifications
H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.5+ years executive administrative assistance or office management experience required.