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Executive Assistant




Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • May recruit, interview, hire, and train junior administrative staff in the department.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director and/or other assigned leadership staff.

  • Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for senior staff.

  • Arranges travel and accommodations for executives.

  • Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.

  • Receives incoming communication or memos on behalf of senior staff, reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff.

  • Performs office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic bookkeeping.

  • Performs additional duties as assigned by executives.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

  • Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.

  • Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.

  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

  • At least four years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 


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