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Job Title:

Executive Assistant Location:

Durham, NC Salary Range:

$75,000 - $85,000 annual salary + benefits Direct Hire Role

ONSITE ROLE

Position Summary The organization is seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across multiple Boards of Directors and Committees. This role involves coordinating meetings, managing confidential information, supporting the CEO, and ensuring smooth organizational operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive work style, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to deliver high-quality results. Key Responsibilities Provide direct administrative support and coordination for multiple Boards of Directors and Committees, including scheduling, preparing agendas, attending meetings, drafting minutes, maintaining official records, and following up on decisions and actions. Assist the CEO with tasks such as word processing, transcription, research, filing, and managing telephone correspondence. Handle phone, email, and meeting requests with high-level business leaders in a professional manner. Build trust and credibility with administrative colleagues and across the organization. Oversee the organization's annual compliance requirements for Boards and Committees. Proactively anticipate and support internal and external meetings. Manage confidential information that could significantly impact company operations or reputation if disclosed improperly. Coordinate meetings and conference calls, including logistics such as room set-up, IT support, catering, and refreshments. Maintain complex calendars, prioritize meeting requests, resolve scheduling conflicts, and manage related logistics. Perform general administrative duties, including drafting memos, reports, and managing travel arrangements and expense reports. Manage the organization's board engagement platform, currently BoardSpot. Support Board and committee meetings, including updating presentation materials and distributing materials via the engagement platform. Perform additional duties or projects as assigned, contributing to organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Required Qualifications Proven experience providing administrative support at an executive level. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in calendar management, meeting coordination, and supporting virtual and in-person meetings. Competence with digital platforms and tools, including familiarity with board engagement platforms. Ability to work independently with a proactive approach and also function well in a team environment. Demonstrated work ethic, reliability, and commitment to delivering quality results. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting boards, committees, or executive leaders within a non-profit or organizational setting. Familiarity with managing compliance and governance processes. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact professionally with senior stakeholders. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and handle demanding schedules. #CS Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person