An international, award-winning architecture firm is seeking an experienced and skilled Executive Assistant to support the Founding Principal. This is a terrific opportunity to work in a creative, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
Assistance to Founding Principal
- Maintain professional and personal calendars, including all travel arrangements, reservations and appointments; must be able to anticipate needs of employer;
- Coordinate all business and personal trips; must have experience creating multiple itineraries for domestic and international travel;
- Maintain organization of employers’ studio-office; review project files for current status and coordinate all documents;
- Review incoming correspondence for action items requiring priority attention;
- Liaison with on-staff IT support to ensure employer’s computers, telephones, and all other communication devices/facilities operate consistently and effectively;
- Track all charitable donations, reimbursement of expenses, payment disputes, and income accounts;
- Track Principal’s daily resource allocations, project, and office-related activities;
- Prepare expense reports and medical reimbursements;
- Handle personal tasks for Principal as needed.
Assistance with Operations Activities
- Coordinate and supervise special events;
- Coordinate conference and video meetings;
- Assist with recruiting activities and select HR tasks;
- Provide select general office-related administrative support;
- Assume tasks/projects beyond regular responsibilities, when necessary.
Requirements:
- 6+ years experience supporting a high level executive;
- Graduate of a B.S or B.A. program;
- Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Valid driver's license and good driving record;
- Effective multi-tasker with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Composed and professional with strong oral and written communication skills;
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and administrative skills;
- Experience in/exposure to property/building management a plus;
- Experience in professional services or design field a plus.