Sr. Executive Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Washington D.c., DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Management, Expense Reports, Financial Services, Hardware Virtualization, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project Management Software, Project/Program Coordination, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington D.c., DC
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Executive Assistant (Temporary)

Position Summary

LHH is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis. This role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to senior executives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a polished professional with exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including complex calendar management and scheduling.

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting.

  • Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive-level documents.

  • Organize and coordinate meetings, including agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up action items.

  • Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

  • Screen and prioritize communications, responding on behalf of executives when appropriate.

  • Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

  • Coordinate special projects and assist with cross-functional initiatives.

  • Monitor deadlines, anticipate executive needs, and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical challenges.

  • Support event planning and executive off-site meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 7+ years of executive administrative experience supporting senior leaders or C-suite executives.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms.

  • Experience with expense management and travel coordination.

  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously.

  • Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Asana, or similar platforms.

  • Experience working in corporate, financial services, or professional services environments.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Moore

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison