Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant

in Professional Services Contract

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Staff
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Contract
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000015497
  • Salary Type Hourly
  • Selling Points

    Support a principal’s diverse interests in business and philanthropy. Manage sensitive matters with discretion in a fast-paced environment. Enhance workflows and systems in a private, non-corporate setting.

Job Description

Overview

  • Provide high-level administrative and operational support to a principal with diverse interests, ensuring seamless management of schedules, communications, and priorities.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, maintain real-time itineraries, and prepare meeting materials with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Handle sensitive matters with discretion, demonstrating exceptional judgment and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support daily operations from the principal's home office, ensuring professionalism and organization in a private setting.
  • Collaborate with household staff, vendors, and building management to coordinate property-related tasks and maintenance.
  • Serve as the primary contact for technology needs, coordinating with IT and maintaining organized digital files.
  • Track projects, deadlines, and follow-ups, implementing effective systems and workflows to enhance efficiency.
  • Assist with organization projects, inventories, and logistics, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Manage dynamic schedules across multiple time zones, ensuring proactive communication and accuracy.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, and transportation, maintaining real-time updates.
  • Prepare meeting materials, summaries, and agendas, supporting the principal's business and philanthropic activities.
  • Handle sensitive personal and professional matters with discretion and professionalism.
  • Provide in-person support from the principal's home office, maintaining organized physical and digital records.
  • Coordinate with household staff, vendors, and building management for property-related tasks and maintenance.
  • Track projects, deadlines, and follow-ups, ensuring effective systems and workflows are in place.
  • Assist with technology needs, coordinating with IT and maintaining organized digital files and contacts.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required, with strong academic credentials.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior executives or UHNW individuals; 8 years preferred.
  • Proficiency in modern productivity tools and technology systems.
  • Experience in finance, consulting, law, tech, government, or family office environments preferred.
  • Exceptional judgment, discretion, and reliability in handling sensitive matters.
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on-site in a private, non-corporate environment, Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm.
  • Thick-skinned personality with openness to taking direction and adapting to dynamic needs.
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