Executive Assistant

Company: Elite Personnel
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

A highly respected, highly impactful, USAID contractor that provides effective global health solutions in their international development field work seeks an Executive Assistant for the company president.We are looking for an experienced, resourceful, detail-oriented, high-performing individual to serve as an executive administrator to company president. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, service-oriented individual who is interested in building a career in the social sector through exceptional work with senior leaders in the international development field.Responsibilities include:Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the presidentMonitor high volume of e-mails and correspondence and initiate appropriate actionsActively manage a complex schedule, scheduling calls and meetings, rescheduling, providing logistical support, reservations booking/re-booking, registrations, etc.Provide support in real time to flex to shifting priorities to ensure strategic use of the president's timeAct as a liaison and manage communication between the executive and clients, and other stakeholders; act as an extension to the executive when neededProvide detailed briefings, research, and background documents for meetings, events, speaking engagements, and tripsCoordinate travel arrangements and arrange out-of-town meetingsCreate, organize and maintain president's online and offline filesCompile and submit expense reports and reimbursements through UnanetFacilitate timely processing of documents requiring president's signatureManage logistics for president's meetings/events with office manager, and speaking engagements with communications teamAssist with special projects and assignments as requiredRequirements:5+ years of direct experience as a Executive Assistant to senior managementBachelor's degree in business administration, international development, or a relevant fieldExperience working as an EA for a government consulting or similar organization is requiredExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to draft high quality written materials and correspondenceProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with Unanet for expense reporting; and using web conferencing and other digital platformsA committed, reliable, friendly team player willing to work hours necessary to complete the job with a "no job is too small" attitudeProficiency in a foreign language would be helpful--If you are qualified and interested in learning more about this great opportunity to join a company that makes a difference, please submit your resume and salary requirements today. Thank you.

Keywords: Elite Personnel, Bethesda , Executive Assistant, Other , Bethesda, Maryland