Job Title: Executive Assistant
Reports to: Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements
- Arrange and coordinate meetings and events
- Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
- File and retrieve documents and reference materials
- Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
- Manage and maintain office supplies
- Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
- Monitor, respond to, and distribute incoming communications
- Interact with internal staff at all levels
- Coordinate project-based work
- Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an executive assistant or in other secretarial positions
- Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, and office management software (ERP etc.)
- Exemplary planning and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
- High level verbal and written communications skills
- Discretion with personal and confidential information
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred
Essential Skills:
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
- Organizational Skills: Ability to keep track of multiple projects, meetings, and appointments
- Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Multitasking and Prioritization: Ability to work on several tasks or projects simultaneously without being overwhelmed
- Professionalism: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Nice to Have:
- Professional certification such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE)
- Experience with virtual communication platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams
- Familiarity with project management tools like Asana,