Senior Executive Assistant

LHH is partnering with a respected organization in Washington, DC to identify a Senior Executive Assistant for a temporary to hire contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional with experience supporting C-suite and senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment. The ideal candidate will be highly proactive, and capable of managing complex priorities while serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership. Hybrid work flexibility available. Pay will range between $35-$42 per hour , based on experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior executives and leadership teams.
• Manage complex and frequently changing executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and resolving conflicts.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and last-minute travel updates.
• Prepare, process, and reconcile executive expense reports with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
• Serve as a key liaison between executives, internal stakeholders, and external business partners.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and executive communications.
• Support board meetings, leadership meetings, and special events as needed.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Track action items, follow-ups, and key deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Support strategic projects and departmental initiatives while anticipating executive needs.
• Maintain executive records, databases, contact lists, and organizational documentation.
• Handle recurring and time-sensitive responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leadership, C-suite executives, or board-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Experience managing complex calendars, domestic and international travel, and executive expense reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to interact confidently with executives and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and polished presence.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience working within professional services, financial services, nonprofit, real estate, consulting, or corporate environments preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple executives and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Support influential senior leaders within a respected organization.
• Gain exposure to executive-level operations and strategic initiatives.
• Flexible work environment with remote work accommodations.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and professional team.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law, and other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled .