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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.
$79,341 / year median in New York
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Description
+ Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments, travel, and events. Based on general knowledge.
+ Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, agendas, and meeting materials. Based on general knowledge.
+ Screen calls, emails, and other communications, and respond or escalate as appropriate. Based on general knowledge.
+ Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics, room reservations, technology setup, and follow-up. Based on general knowledge.
+ Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information with a high level of discretion. Based on general knowledge.
+ Track deadlines, action items, and priorities to support executive productivity and follow-through. Based on general knowledge.
+ Assist with expense reports, invoice processing, and other administrative documentation. Based on general knowledge.
+ Support special projects, research, and cross-functional coordination as assigned. Based on general knowledge.
+ Serve as a professional point of contact for senior leadership, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Based on general knowledge. Requirements
+ High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred. Based on general knowledge. + 3+ years of administrative support experience, with prior executive-level support preferred. Based on general knowledge.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Based on general knowledge.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills. Based on general knowledge.
+ Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Based on general knowledge.
+ Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Based on general knowledge. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance