Senior Executive Assistant
Job Description:
Senior Executive Assistant (Strategic Operations & Executive Support)
We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to executive leadership. This role goes beyond administrative support, it requires operational thinking, project ownership, strong communication skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable leveraging modern tools, including AI platforms, to increase efficiency and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex executive calendars, priorities, and scheduling across multiple stakeholders
- Oversee inbox management, drafting responses, and filtering high-level communications
- Prepare reports, presentations, executive briefings, and board-ready documents
- Coordinate strategic projects and ensure deadlines and milestones are met
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Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and workflow systems
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Support meeting preparation, including agenda creation, documentation, and follow-ups
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Handle travel coordination, logistics, and event planning
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Liaise with internal teams, vendors, and external partners
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Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiency solutions
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Support content, communication, and executive initiatives as needed
Required Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of experience supporting senior-level executives
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Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
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Strong Excel skills (trackers, reporting, dashboards)
- Experience managing executive workflows and high-volume communication
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Strong organizational and project management skills
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High level of confidentiality and discretion
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Self-directed with strong decision-making ability
Technology & AI Competency
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Comfortable using modern productivity tools and digital platforms
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Familiar with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar platforms)
- Understands how AI can improve efficiency, even if not an automation expert
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Open to learning and adapting to new systems and emerging technology
Ideal Candidate Traits
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Strategic thinker who anticipates executive needs
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Highly proactive and solutions-oriented
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Organized under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
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Produces polished, executive-level work
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Tech-forward and efficiency-driven
Required Skills:
Discretion Calendars Support Management Skills Operations Milestones Logistics Outlook Event Planning Ownership Process Improvement Word Confidentiality Decision-Making Travel SharePoint PowerPoint Communication Skills Automation Excel Presentations Vendors Pressure Scheduling Preparation Documentation Planning Project Management English Leadership Communication Management