Executive Assistant

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Greenway Plaza’s Phoenix Tower in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood.

The Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Senior Leaders. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a small, 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 Administrative Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, 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 are confidential; arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the Senior Leaders’ schedule is followed and respected. Acts as gatekeeper for access to the Senior Leaders.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Senior Leaders’ office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
• Works closely and effectively with the Senior Leaders to keep well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Senior Leaders updated.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization and manages a variety of special projects both internally and externally.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Assists in coordinating the agenda and logistics of senior management team meetings.
• Attending to personal matters of the Senior Leaders to include personal event planning and other personal support as needed.

Job Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills both verbal and written
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of executive level support experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Full Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Holidays
• PTO Leave
• New Home Discount
• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• Pet Discount Program

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer:Recruitment Fraud – Any communication regarding job opportunities from our organization will be initiated through official channels only, including our company email domain, @perryhomes.com and verified social media accounts. We advise candidates to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information with any party claiming to represent our company outside of these channels. We do not at any early stage of recruitment process solicit personal information (e.g., passport and bank account info), financial details, or any form of payment (e.g., application fee). If you receive suspicious communications, encounter job postings that appear fraudulent, or want to confirm any employment postings, please contact careers@perryhomes.com.

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