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Executive Assistant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Howard-Sloan Search
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Howard-Sloan Search
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Consulting firm is seeking an Executive Assistant for the offices in NYC. The position is 5 days in office with excellent benefits, bonus, perks and comp.
They must also have demonstrable experience in calendar management and the capacity to stay one step ahead, anticipating needs, challenges and delivering solutions in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, dependability, discretion, and attention to detail are critical attributes to success in this role. Additionally, potential candidates must have proven skills in building effective working relationships and the ability to interact with top leaders in business, entertainment, sports, and politics.
What will you do?
Work collaboratively to ensure all team members have the necessary information when called upon by executives.
Manage meetings including, in-person, and off-site, including but not limited to conference calls, video conferences, etc.
Ability to manage highly confidential, and proprietary information with discretion and the utmost level of confidentiality.
Work under tight deadlines, remain aware of shifting priorities, anticipate last minute changes, and make necessary adjustments; always having a plan B in place.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and personal projects; help locate and obtain information & resources; anticipate and prepare materials as needed.
Prioritize functions and appointments, ensuring that meetings, presentations, and other duties of the executives are carried out seamlessly.
Work as part of a high touch team by fostering a high level of communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
What do you need to succeed?
Candidates must have hands on experience anticipating and expediting business and projects in support the organization.
Excellent knowledge, with proven experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook.
Experience serving as a key liaison, accessible by phone or email after office hours and on weekends, as needed.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of management.
Proven logical skills, well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and have a proven track record as a strategic thinker capable of foreseeing impacts of simultaneous projects.
Must be energetic, positive, stress-tolerant, outgoing, and resourceful.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy.
Must be flexible to work overtime on short notice.
