Executive Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • $95,000–$110,000 Per Year
7 days ago

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the President

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to support the President, who leads multiple businesses. This role requires a resourceful professional who can manage shifting priorities, streamline day-to-day operations, and serve as a trusted partner across both professional and personal matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee a dynamic calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics.
  • Prepare presentations, meeting materials, and follow-up action items.
  • Manage communications and act as a liaison with internal and external contacts.
  • Track projects, deadlines, and priorities across multiple business entities.
  • Assist with personal scheduling, travel, and other confidential matters.
  • Anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and support special projects.
  • Maintain confidential records and leverage technology to improve efficiency.
  • Accompany the President on select business trips as needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, business owner, CEO, or President.
  • Proven success managing complex schedules, travel, and competing priorities.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern productivity tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight and international travel.

Ideal Candidate

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and highly dependable.
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing demands.
  • Comfortable handling both executive and personal support responsibilities.
  • Relationship-driven and able to build trust quickly.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and always a few steps ahead.

The client offers medical, dental, vision, company paid holidays and up to 15 days of PTO

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Heather Stott-Mason

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationMahwah, NJ
Salary$95,000–$110,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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