Executive Assistant
Apex Systems · Birmingham, AL · 2 days ago
AdministrativeContract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. This role requires organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership by managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, preparing executive communications, and supporting strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex executive calendars, meetings, and scheduling priorities.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting.
- Prepare, edit, and proofread executive correspondence, presentations, and reports.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate executive meetings, events, and special projects.
- Support project tracking and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and other business tools to support executive operations.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience supporting General Manager, Director-level, or higher leadership.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including complex calendar management.
- Experience coordinating executive travel and managing expense reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong executive written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, Office Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE).
- Project Management certification or project management fundamentals training.
- Event Planning certification.
Schedule
The anticipated assignment schedule is 4 days on-site and 1 day remote, from 8am to 5pm. The candidate must be willing to work on-site 4 days a week.
Benefits
- Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
- ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and 401K program allowing you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
- HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
- Certification discounts and perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources.
- Certified Career Coach.
- Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources available within the 'Welcome Packet'.