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Acadia Council On Aging
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.
$59,323 / year median in Louisiana
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Assistant to join our team and support our leadership with exceptional administrative expertise. This role is vital in ensuring smooth daily operations, managing complex schedules, coordinating projects, and providing top-tier office management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, and possess a keen eye for detail. As an integral part of our organization, you will help foster efficiency and professionalism across all levels of the company. Responsibilities Manage and maintain detailed calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events with precision. Provide comprehensive executive administrative support, including drafting correspondence and proofreading documents. Coordinate projects by tracking deadlines, preparing reports, and liaising with internal teams to facilitate seamless execution. Handle office management duties such as filing, data entry and overseeing office supplies inventory to maintain an organized workspace. Greet visitors, answering multi-line phone systems with professional phone etiquette, and directing calls efficiently. Assist with event planning for company functions or meetings by coordinating logistics, managing invitations, and ensuring all arrangements are executed flawlessly. Support personal assistant tasks as needed, including managing travel arrangements, processing expense reports and handling confidential information discreetly. Experience Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role with a minimum of several years of office experience. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace applications, and data entry systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively across diverse responsibilities such as project coordination and clerical support. Excellent typing skills to produce accurate documentation swiftly. Experience and basic knowledge of office management practices including filing systems and customer service protocols. Familiarity with multi-line phone systems, calendar management tools such as Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Exceptional communication skills—both verbal and written—with a professional demeanor suitable for customer service interactions at the front desk or over the phone. Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your organizational prowess will empower our leadership to succeed while you grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions!