About the job Executive Assistant
Enable executive effectiveness. Protect priorities. Drive execution.
Role Summary
The Executive Assistant is responsible for enabling the effectiveness of executive leadership by managing priorities, coordinating execution, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations of the executive office. The role acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, owning executive coordination, communication flow, and follow-through to ensure strategic objectives are executed efficiently and leadership focus is protected.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Own the executive’s day-to-day coordination from planning and scheduling through execution and follow-up.
- Manage and optimize complex executive calendars, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the executive office, maintaining structured and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and ensure accurate documentation of decisions and action items.
- Track follow-ups and commitments, ensuring accountability and timely execution across stakeholders.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics, ensuring alignment with executive preferences and business needs.
- Support executive-led initiatives, projects, board meetings, and off-sites through planning, coordination, and execution support.
- Monitor incoming requests and priorities, identifying risks, conflicts, or urgent matters and proactively proposing solutions.
- Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, communications, and documents.
- Maintain organized records, documentation, and executive files to ensure accessibility and continuity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience supporting top management in a fast-paced organization.
- Proven experience managing executive calendars, meetings, travel, and confidential communications.
- Strong understanding of executive operations, prioritization, and stakeholder coordination.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive matters.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive, execution-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Why join Dafater?
- Work closely with top management in a high-impact, trusted role.
- Gain exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional execution.
- Operate in a professional, execution-driven environment that values ownership and accountability.
- Grow your career within a structured and evolving organization.
Apply Now
If you’re a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in supporting top management and enabling execution — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career with Dafater.
Dafater is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.