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Executive Assistant

Location
Greater New York City
Posted
2026-09-23

Job description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to a senior executive by managing calendars, coordinating travel, facilitating communications, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Calendar Management

  • Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
  • Coordinate and prioritize meeting requests to optimize executive time.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor schedule changes and proactively resolve conflicts.

Travel Arrangements

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries.
  • Manage travel expenses and expense reporting.
  • Ensure travel plans align with executive preferences and business requirements.
  • Handle last-minute travel changes and troubleshoot travel-related issues.

Executive Communication

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders.
  • Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, presentations, and reports.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming emails, phone calls, and requests.
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.

Executive Support

  • Support executives with administrative and operational tasks.
  • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and briefing documents.
  • Take meeting notes and track action items as needed.
  • Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives.

Office and Administrative Coordination

  • Organize executive meetings, booking conferences, and events.
  • Maintain records, files, and business documents.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors.
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3+ years of Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or related experience.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

  • Calendar and schedule management
  • Travel coordination
  • Executive support
  • Communication and relationship management
  • Confidentiality and discretion
  • Project coordination
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Professional judgment and initiative

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