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Executive Assistant I
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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.
$83,527 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Executive Assistant I#26-35532
$32.16-$47.55 per hour
San Carlos, CA
Onsite
Job Description
Our Client, a Pharmaceutical company, is looking for an Executive Assistant I for their San Carlos, CA location.
Responsibilities:
Manage complex calendars, make extensive travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and expense reports.
Format and compose confidential and non-routine documents and correspondence
Execute timely and professional communication internally and externally.
Prepare complex PowerPoint presentations.
Coordinate conferences and meetings, both on- and off- site.
Handle confidential material in appropriate manner.
Provide basic administrative support to local and global team members.
Assist with planning and execution of administrative projects that includes researching and gathering information from various sources, formatting, analyzing, and summarizing results (e.g. organization of special events)
Train and supervises junior level administrative colleagues as required.
Screen telephone calls, take messages, redirect calls, and respond to inquiries regarding company policies/procedures.
Establish E-Req/ PO's, contracts as requested for vendors and consultants
Order catering for meetings involving Executive Team unless otherwise specified
Follow up on due dates for any pre-reads to Executive Team and ensure they are uploaded onto Sharepoint if necessary
Order/maintain office supplies for Executive Team
Provide recruiting support, such as interview scheduling and reviewing resumes
Requirements:
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating a proactive and superior work ethic and an acute attention to detail.
Outstanding organization skills with an ability to success-fully handle simultaneous priorities.
Advanced knowledge of PCs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; superior Outlook calendaring skills a must.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to work effectively, independently and accurately with minimal supervision
Ability to interact with all levels of management, a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the company
Must be able to follow established procedures and guidelines and abide with safety requirements
Absolute discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
8 years experience of progressively advanced administrative experience; 3-5 years experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a senior level executive in an international corporate setting.