Executive Assistant

Cortavo

Executive Assistant

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Overview:

    The Executive Assistant serves as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, enabling focus on high-impact priorities by managing communication, coordination, and execution across leadership initiatives.

    This role goes beyond traditional administrative support. The Executive Assistant acts as an extension of the Chief of Staff, ensuring that priorities are clearly translated into action, deadlines are met, and cross-functional initiatives move forward with discipline.

    The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Chief of Staff on sensitive and high-visibility matters across HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and executive leadership. This role requires sound judgment, strong business awareness, and the ability to operate with a high degree of discretion and trust.

    This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

    Responsibilities:

    Executive & Strategic Support

    Manage and prioritize the Chief of Staff’s time, ensuring focus is placed on the highest-impact work

    Act as a gatekeeper by filtering, redirecting, and prioritizing requests and communications

    Track key initiatives and ensure deadlines and commitments are met across teams

    Draft and manage internal and external communications on behalf of the Chief of Staff

    Own calendar management, resolving conflicts and prioritizing effectively

    Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and ensure clear outcomes and follow-up actions

    Anticipate needs and proactively address gaps without requiring direction

    Cross-Functional Coordination

    Serve as a central point of coordination across HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations initiatives

    Partner with department leads to gather updates, surface risks, and maintain alignment

    Support execution of company-wide priorities

    Project & Initiative Management

    Support high-impact projects led by the Chief of Staff, ensuring timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables are clearly managed

    Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and risks, and proactively escalate or resolve issues

    Maintain visibility into ongoing initiatives and provide regular status updates

    Confidential & Sensitive Work

    Handle highly sensitive information including employee matters, financial data, and leadership discussions with strict confidentiality

    Exercise strong professional judgment in managing communications and information flow

    Act as a trusted partner in situations requiring discretion and sound decision-making

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    4-6 years of experience supporting executive leadership

    Bachelor’s degree required (Business administration or related field)

    Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple high-impact workstreams

    Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and handle confidential information

    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent leadership effectively

    High attention to detail with a bias toward execution and follow-through

    Ability to anticipate needs and operate proactively without constant direction

    Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

    Work Environment

    Competitive salary, as well as employer, contributed health benefits

    Hybrid work schedule

    401k contribution

    Access to a Company cell phone plan

    A seat on an energetic team that collaborates and pushes each other to be better

    A fast-paced but cooperative environment with endless potential for growth

    Celebration events for team and Company successes throughout the year

    Flexible work from home options available.