Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant

Irvine, CA Fairgrove Property Management

Fairgrove Property Management provides industry-leading residential property management services to real estate investors and residents throughout Southern California. Four decades of experience in the residential real estate sector empowers Fairgrove to deliver a combination of exceptional operational expertise and innovative technology to both owners and residents. The company's management approach enables stress-free, passive investing for owners and provides residents with quality housing where service is the highest priority. Fairgrove operates in four major Southern California markets and is rapidly expanding across the West.

The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted, high-level partner to Fairgrove's CEO, providing polished and comprehensive support across the full scope of the CEO's responsibilities. This role calls for exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to move fluidly between executive business priorities and more personal matters that warrant the same degree of care and confidentiality. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, exercises independent judgment, and brings a consistently professional, service-minded approach to every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, and scheduling across both business and personal commitments.
• Coordinate meetings and arrange logistics for internal and external engagements.
• Prepare and distribute materials for Leadership Team meetings, including agendas and presentations.
• Support the planning and execution of Leadership Team meetings, committee sessions, and executive dinners.
• Coordinate appointments, engagements, and other obligations on the CEO's behalf.

• Coordinate business and personal travel arrangements, including itineraries, reservations, and real-time adjustments.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve travel logistics as plans evolve.

• Serve as the CEO's primary point of contact, remaining responsive, professional, and clear across all communications.
• Draft, edit, and proofread business communications and presentations on behalf of the CEO.
• Manage correspondence and documentation on the CEO's behalf with strict confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships across the company and with external stakeholders to support seamless communication.

• Provide discreet, high-touch support across a range of personal matters and commitments, exercising sound judgment and the utmost confidentiality.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems with a focus on confidentiality.
• Maintain ongoing availability and flexibility to support the CEO as priorities evolve, including outside of standard business hours when needed.

• Collaborate on special projects and cross-functional initiatives that impact executive leadership.
• Step in wherever needed to support broader Fairgrove business priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing high-level support to C-suite executives in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Exceptional discretion and sound judgment when managing sensitive or confidential matters.
• Exceptional flexibility and the ability to move seamlessly across a broad range of priorities.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and cloud-based software applications.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving and anticipating the CEO's needs before they arise.
• Willingness to maintain ongoing availability, including some evenings and weekends, as priorities require.

Location & Schedule

• Full-time
• In-office position; flexibility to accommodate the CEO's schedule as needed

Comp Package

• Annual Salary: $90,000 $100,000
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401(k) Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO

Fairgrove Property Management