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Senior Executive Assistant

$40 - $50 per hour

Robert Half

We are seeking a highly polished and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two senior partners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role requires a resourceful professional who thrives on managing multiple priorities, exercises excellent judgment, and maintains the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level executive support to two senior partners in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage complex calendars and scheduling across multiple priorities using Outlook.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executives.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, proactively managing itinerary changes and resolving disruptions.
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain executive materials, including presentations, meeting agendas, and important documents.
  • Anticipate executive needs, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with a high degree of discretion.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports and provide support on special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience supporting senior-level executives, ideally in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel.
  • Strong presentation and document preparation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across teams and with external contacts.

The salary range for this position is $40.00 to $50.00 hr. Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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