Executive Assistant to the CEO

Master’s Transportation is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to the CEO who can operate as a trusted partner to executive leadership. This role is ideal for a highly organized, business-minded professional who anticipates needs, brings structure to competing priorities, and helps turn leadership direction into coordinated action. You will work directly with the CEO to manage executive priorities, complex scheduling, communications, meetings, dashboards, special projects, and follow‑up across the organization. The right candidate will be comfortable working with senior leaders, handling sensitive information, exercising sound judgment, and keeping important initiatives moving in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. [Executive...to the CEO | Word] This is an opportunity for an experienced executive support professional who wants to contribute beyond calendar management and play a meaningful role in improving executive effectiveness and organizational execution. Why Join Us? Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development. With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast‑growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state‑of‑the‑art, climate‑controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company! Generous Paid Leave and12Paid Holidays. Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits. 401(k) with company match. Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. Discounts on travel, entertainment and more. Investment in Employee Development Executive Assistant to the CEO Classification: Exempt Reports To: CEO Position Type: Full Time Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Summary: The Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high‑level administrative, operational, and project coordination support that enables the CEO to remain organized, focused, and effective. This role exercises independent judgment, anticipates needs, and ensures the CEO’s calendar, meetings, dashboards, communications, and follow‑up processes run smoothly. The position also coordinates across departments and supports key initiatives aligned with Company priorities. Essential Functions: Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, proactively managing priorities, the calendar, and shifting business demands to keep the CEO organized and focused on company objectives. Lead complex scheduling, planning, and coordination of executive meetings, board meetings, leadership sessions, and company events, including agenda development and materials preparation. Manage executive communications, including drafting, editing, and delivering high‑level correspondence, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Serve as a central point of coordination between executives, leadership teams, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and timely follow‑up. Drive execution of special projects and strategic initiatives by tracking deliverables, timelines, and accountability across departments. Prepare and analyze reports and presentations and maintain executive dashboards that provide clear visibility into priorities, deadlines, decisions, and key business information to support the CEO’s decision‑making. Oversee travel planning and logistics for executives, including complex, multi‑location itineraries, while ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business goals. Anticipate operational needs of executive leadership and implement processes or improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Manage sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. Facilitate meetings by preparing briefings, capturing detailed minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows, systems, and communication processes across the organization. Support cross‑functional initiatives, including HR, legal, and operational projects, as assigned by executive leadership. Executive presence and professionalism Advanced organizational and project management skills Strong business acumen and critical thinking Exceptional written and verbal communication skills High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making ability Tech‑savvy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems and the ability to quickly learn and optimize new digital tools Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide guidance, training, or oversight to administrative staff or project support personnel, as assigned. In Office 100% Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 5+ years of progressive administrative experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior executives Associate’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience supporting high‑level executives and managing complex schedules and projects Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field Experience directly supporting a CEO or other C‑suite executive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented organization Project management experience or certification Travel Requirements: Less than 5% out of area travel Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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