XTN-777D535 | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO

Position: Executive Assistant to CEO

Job brief

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a medium, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Responsibilities
• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed and respected.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and internal departments.
• Taking MOM and working closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Maintain and take care of organization data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Requirements
• Previous experience as an EA to CEO with 3+ years
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with employees.
• Expert-level is written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

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