Temporary Executive Assistant

Location: Medford, MA | On-site initially; remote flexibility available based on executive schedule

Pay Range: $35-$38/hour

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | ~4-6 Months

Required: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A prestigious higher education institution is seeking an experienced temporary Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Office of the Executive Vice President. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to important organizational priorities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of executive administrative experience supporting senior leaders or managing high-level administrative functions
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite , including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital collaboration platforms
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting executive committees , governance bodies, leadership teams, or large-scale organizational initiatives is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive administrative support , including drafting communications, preparing correspondence, maintaining executive materials, and updating digital content
• Coordinate executive-level meetings , committees, councils, and leadership roundtables, including agenda preparation, scheduling, logistics, presentation support, and follow-up communications
• Assist with calendar management , annual planning activities, and executive meeting preparation
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and internal stakeholders, facilitating communication, approvals, scheduling, and information flow for strategic initiatives
• Support organization-wide strategic planning , governance activities, risk management initiatives, and operational projects
• Coordinate executive search processes , including communication with search firms, candidate scheduling, and interview logistics
• Manage annual performance planning activities for executive direct reports, including timelines, tracking, communications, and scheduling
• Maintain organizational documentation, executive organizational charts, committee records, and shared resources
• Provide project coordination , scheduling, administrative support, and logistical assistance for special projects and time-sensitive initiatives

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant , Senior Administrative Assistant , or Executive Administrative Professional seeking a rewarding opportunity to support executive leadership and contribute to meaningful organizational initiatives, we encourage you to apply today.

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