Executive Assistant

Job Description:

• The Executive Assistant will be responsible for performing an array of administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative and sound decision making for the executive and his/her team.
• You will provide high-level administrative support by periodically providing research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings.
• Additionally, the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role.
• You should demonstrate experience in developing relationships in a highly matrixed organization as well as experience in handling the administrative and executive support related tasks with minimal supervision.
• You will need to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to the completion of assignments and in line with the department's activities and goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Executive or Administrative Assistant role
• High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Being able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in calendar management
• Adaptable team player
• Good problem-solving ability
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including table creation, mail merges and basic formatting
• Knowledge of general office procedures (e.g., filing, correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar)
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquette
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management