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Senior Executive Assistant (Public Sector Experience)

Senior Executive Assistant (Public Sector Experience)

SourcePro Search, LLCWashington, DC, United States
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are conducting a search for a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and COO of a leading development, fund, and asset management firm specializing in public infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive individual capable of managing a diverse range of administrative and executive support responsibilities. This role demands a versatile professional who can anticipate needs, juggle competing priorities, and maintain the utmost discretion and professionalism.

What You'll Do :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO and COO, arranging, confirming and managing detailed business and personal calendars.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, both internal and external, including setting agendas, preparing materials, and ensuring follow-up on action items. Determine importance of meeting requests in the context of the executive's priorities and schedule accordingly.
  • Coordinate and prioritize incoming requests, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
  • Organize and manage complex international and domestic travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries, while ensuring a thorough understanding of international time zones for seamless scheduling.
  • Ensure all travel plans are efficient and cost-effective while meeting the executives' preferences and requirements.
  • Arrange and manage logistics for board meetings, executive team meetings, and other key events.
  • Serve as a liaison between the CEO, COO, and other executives, staff, and clients.
  • Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
  • Prepare, review and process expense reports, in-line with company Time &Expense policy.
  • Perform other related ad hoc projects and duties as requested.

What You'll Bring :

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7-10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with at least 3 years supporting C-level executives in a fast-paced, high-pressure and multi-cultural environment.
  • Understanding of cultural norms to foster strong relationships and ensure seamless collaboration with global teams.
  • Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion in handling highly sensitive information.
  • Ability to think and act strategically.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate the dynamic needs of the executives.
  • Capacity to work with a variety of workstyles and personalities.
  • Must be a resourceful and an independent thinker.
  • Experience working with all levels in a corporate environment and versed in interacting with politicians and Board Members.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in groups.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools.
  • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
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