We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact and operational gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and can seamlessly manage multiple moving priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar & Schedule Management
Optimize executive calendars by proactively scheduling, prioritizing, and vetting all meeting requests.
Resolve scheduling conflicts independently and dynamically adjust agendas based on shifting business demands.
Provide daily briefings and preparation materials to ensure the executive is organized for upcoming engagements
Communication & Gatekeeping
Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, board members, employees, clients, and vendors.
Filter incoming communications including phone calls, emails, and physical mail to shield executive time.
Draft professional correspondence, memos, agendas, presentations, and corporate documents on behalf of leadership.
Logistics & Operations
Track business expenses and reconcile weekly or monthly credit card statements and expense reports.
Help organize corporate events, leadership retreats, offsite workshops, and meetings.
Project & Information Management
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive company data, financial records, and personnel matters.
Track key objectives and project deadlines to ensure deliverables from various departments stay on schedule.
Qualifications & Skills
Required Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar high-level support role.
Proven track record of supporting C-suite or senior organizational executives.
Technical Skills
Advanced software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or Google Workspace.
Remote tool literacy including Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and modern project management software
Core Competencies
Exceptional time-management capabilities with an innate ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
Flawless written communication and proofreading skills.
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to build trust across all tiers of the organization.
Proactive problem-solving instincts that anticipate bottlenecks before they happen.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is strongly preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Norwood, MA
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Credit Cardsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
Expenditure Statementunmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
Financeunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Literacyunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Proofreadingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Slackunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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