Executive Assistant to the Chairman

Executive Assistant to the Chairman

American Credit Acceptance is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to the Chairman to help maximize the Chairman's time, effectiveness, and impact.

The Executive Assistant enhances the Chairman’s effectiveness by providing administrative support including but not limited to managing correspondence and other written or electronic communication, scheduling travel, maintaining the Chairman’s calendar, and representing the Chairman in meetings and other business functions, when necessary.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serves as the primary administrative support personnel to the Chairman
• Determines ideas that will streamline and organize the Chairman’s work and time
• Manages and maintains the Chairman’s schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
• Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents for dissemination and meetings
• Arranges and coordinates meetings, ensuring that all necessary information and refreshments are available
• Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them, in person or via telephone; answering or directing inquiries to the appropriate staff
• Handles personal assistant responsibilities, such as running errands, making reservations, booking personal travel, etc.
• Performs other related functions delegated or assigned in the capacity of an Executive Assistant
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
• Supports other members of executive team, as time permits
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience with Quickbooks or bookkeeping is preferred
• Positive attitude; high energy; assertive
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently utilizing good judgment and decision-making skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under and maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility in a fast paced and changing environment
• Proficient computer skills and strong in-depth knowledge of relevant software, such as MS Office Suite
• High level of professionalism and partnership