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Robert Half
Executive Assistant
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What they do
An Executive Assistant provides skilled administrative support for a company executive or professional staff at an organization. Schedules meetings, calls and travel, manages correspondence, handles outside information requests and staff communications; may assist with preparing presentations.
$61,895 / year median in Arkansas
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join a nonprofit organization in Arkansas in a permanent, onsite contract role. This position supports senior leadership while helping maintain efficient daily office operations across administrative, facilities, and cross-departmental functions. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Manage executive calendars, coordinate appointments, and prepare correspondence and business documents to support leadership activities.
- Organize meetings from start to finish by assembling agendas, distributing materials, documenting discussions, and monitoring action items.
- Develop reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other administrative materials using Microsoft 365 tools.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for office visitors, incoming phone calls, mail, and package deliveries while maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Oversee day-to-day office administration by maintaining supply inventory, organizing records, and improving administrative workflows.
- Arrange travel logistics, reserve meeting spaces, coordinate catering, and support internal events and executive gatherings.
- Liaise with vendors and facilities contacts to address maintenance needs and keep building-related documentation current.
- Provide administrative assistance to teams such as Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations, while contributing to special projects as needed.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality in all executive and organizational matters. Requirements
- At least 1 year of administrative experience with strong attention to detail, or a combination of education and related office support experience.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, though equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience supporting executives, coordinating office operations, or managing high-volume administrative tasks in a detail-focused setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong ability to manage schedules, travel arrangements, reporting tasks, and multiple deadlines with careful attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment needed to work with confidential information.
- Experience collaborating with HR, Accounting, or Operations teams is preferred.
- Background in vendor coordination, facilities support, or nonprofit environments is a plus.