We are looking for an Executive Administrative Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will need to possess strong attention to detail, communication and presentation skills, and will be able to stay organized and work independently. This critical position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide timely and effective administrative support to members of the Executive Management team. Maintain strict confidentiality in the processing of all information.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Schedules and organizes complex activities such as internal and external meetings, domestic and international travel, lodging, and events.
- Coordinates calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as other business associates to coordinate a variety of complex meetings. Sets reminders and assists with the various needs for each activity, including retrieval of proper historical references, minutes of prior meetings, etc.
- Assists in maintaining daily calendars. Reviews daily calendars in order to help prepare for meetings by finding prior information, as above.
- Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, records and transcribes minutes of meetings and files appropriately.
- Welcomes visitors and guides them to the appropriate person and/or area.
- Deals with confidential business and personal information. Demonstrates poise, tact, diplomacy and ability to maintain confidential information as needed.
- Maintains company stock records.
- Acts as a project lead for special projects, which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, organizing companywide events.
- Partners with various community entities, facilitates charitable contributions and corresponding records.
- Prepares/creates content and makes social posts as needed.
- Communicates as appropriate with domestic and international customers and associates, is sensitive to other cultures and behaviors, international time zones.
- Handles incoming and outgoing phone calls.
- Reviews and summarizes miscellaneous information, reports, and documents; does research and prepares reports as needed.
- Composes and types routine correspondence.
- Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong attention to detail and organization skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Power Point. Proficiency in database management. Ability to manage calendar software. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet short deadlines. Excellent English grammar, composition and spelling skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours. Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines independently, as well as part of a team. Likes people and accomplishing new things.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6-10 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Community service and or outreach are a plus.