Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Job Description

Our Nationally recognized firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO in our Manhattan Office. The ideal candidate must exhibit exceptional organizational skills, effective networking skills, strong written and verbal communication as well as attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities will be complex and confidential requiring the utmost level of discretion and independent judgment. This opportunity will allow you to exercise your strategic and analytical abilities by supporting a highly successful executive.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

· Provide operating support to the CEO.

· Proactively manage the calendar demands personal/business, contact database, phone coverage, prioritize issues/responses, expense management and organize complex travel arrangements.

· Assist with strategic planning; research, prepare and review materials for meetings, speaking engagements, etc.

· Build and maintain business relationships, both internally and externally, including designers, partners, management team

· Manage and lead projects assigned by the CEO, track action items, brief teams as needed.

· Assist with the creation/modification of various ad-hoc reports and special projects as needed.

· Must be flexible to handle any needs that may arise.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

· Experience in Architecture Finance, or Business Law· Preferred

5+ years of experience in supporting C-Level executive

· Superior interpersonal skills, proven ability to influence, develop relationships and work with a diverse group including key external clients, peers and constituents as well as senior management

· Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

· Must be a self-starter who will work independently as well as part of a team

· Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and possess a business-oriented, entrepreneurial mind set

· Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, maturity and good independent judgment

· Strong analytical and leadership skills

· Proficient MS office suite skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Executive Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)