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You might hire an executive assistant to:

  • Support the CEO, as well as the executive team when needed, to ensure that company goals are accomplished and operations run efficiently
  • Maintain and refine internal processes that support high-ranking executives company-wide, coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflow

  • Manage communication between upper management and employees, liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks

  • Plan and orchestrate work to ensure the senior executives’ priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld

Required skills and qualifications Preferred skills and qualifications
Four years of experience in administrative role reporting directly to upper management
Experience overseeing budgets and expenses
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality for the company and its employees
Experience developing internal processes and filing systems
Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at the same time
 
Proficiency with office productivity tools and aptitude for learning new software and systems
 
Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge