Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Executive assistants perform more than administrative tasks; they are often the executive’s “right-hand person” who enables them to advance company initiatives and goals. They filter and attend to the day-to-day functions that are part of the executive’s role so that the executive can focus on the high-level leadership and strategy functions. Your job description should include a brief overview of the company and the position’s key functions, as well as detailed information about responsibilities, skills and qualifications and benefits.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities

Manage scheduling for company executive(s)

Draft, review and send communications on behalf of company executive(s)

Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings

Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive

Prioritize emails and respond when necessary

Coordinate travel arrangements

Maintain various records and documents for company executive(s)

Executive Assistant Skills and Qualifications

Executive assistants typically have a high school diploma or GED, but some companies will prefer that applicants have a bachelor’s degree, as well. Some of the key skills for an executive assistant are:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time-management skills

Ability to pay attention to detail

Organization skills

Ability to multitask

Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills