About this position
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 10 months
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant will provide high-level onsite administrative support within a dynamic and collaborative executive office environment. This individual will work as an integral member of a broader administrative and operations team, contributing to the seamless delivery of support services across the office. The ideal candidate is not only organized and proactive but is also a genuine team player who takes pride in building strong working relationships, showing up for colleagues, and creating a positive and professional office culture. This individual will manage a broad variety of executive administrative tasks, help ensure the smooth running of daily operations, and function as a key liaison across internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide proactive, comprehensive calendar management for senior leadership, including complex scheduling across multiple time zones, coordinating internal and external meetings, and anticipating scheduling conflicts before they arise.
- Prepare, format, and distribute materials, agendas, and presentations for executive meetings, ensuring a clear understanding of expectations and deliverables at all times.
- Manage expense report preparation, submission, tracking, and reimbursement on behalf of senior leadership, supporting cost management and assisting with budget tracking as needed.
- Arrange and oversee detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, including transportation, accommodations, and meeting logistics, handling last-minute changes with composure and accuracy.
- Serve as a primary contact for facilities-related requests such as maintenance, cleaning, and HVAC coordination, and liaise with building management, office services, and IT on behalf of the executive team.
- Assist with workspace planning and daily office operations to ensure a productive and well-functioning environment.
- Oversee executive event logistics, including leadership offsites, client meetings, internal culture events, and special projects from planning through execution.
- Work in close partnership with the receptionist team and other administrative staff to ensure cohesive, high-quality support across the office, stepping in where needed and fostering a collaborative and collegial work environment.
- Actively engage with colleagues across the office, building trusted relationships and serving as a reliable, approachable, and visible presence within the team.
- Collaborate closely with administrative colleagues supporting other senior leaders across the organization, handling cross-team requests and sharing best practices to ensure seamless support across the office.
- Exercise the highest level of discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of the role, with a demonstrated ability to listen, interpret, and quickly act on the needs and concerns of senior leadership.
- Act as backup support for fellow executive assistants as needed, stepping in seamlessly to maintain continuity of support.
- Take on additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership, approaching all responsibilities with an ownership mindset.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of professional experience in an administrative or executive support role, preferably supporting senior or C-suite level leadership, with demonstrated progression of responsibility over time.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proven ability to work onsite in a professional office environment with reliability and consistency.
Location and commute
New York, NY .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3148876049.