Executive Assistant
About the role
We are partnering with a respected higher education organization in Pittsburgh to identify an experienced Executive Assistant to support executive leadership and governance operations. This is a fully onsite opportunity for an administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and can confidently manage high-level responsibilities.
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time, Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paid lunch
Fully onsite
Contract-to-hire
Pay: $30-$33/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Arrange travel and oversee logistics for executive events and meetings
- Draft, edit, and proofread professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and memos
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and executive briefing documents
- Support board and committee activities, including meeting preparation and follow-up
- Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
- Coordinate special projects, events, and organizational initiatives
- Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Assist with office operations, reporting, and administrative processes as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of executive-level administrative support experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong calendar management, scheduling, and coordination experience
- Experience supporting senior executives, c-suite leaders, or boards preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and exercise sound judgment
- Experience in higher education or a complex organizational environment is a plus
Desired Skills
- Executive correspondence and communication drafting
- Board meeting preparation and coordination
- Travel management
- Event coordination
- Presentation development
- Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
- Confidential information handling
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- Pittsburgh, PA - onsite - Temporary / Contract - 31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly -We are partnering with a respected higher education organization in Pittsburgh to identify an experienced Executive Assistant to support executive leadership and governance operations. This is a fully onsite opportunity for an administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and can confidently manage high-level responsibilities.
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time, Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paid lunch
Fully onsite
Contract-to-hire
Pay: $30-$33/hour
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership
Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
Arrange travel and oversee logistics for executive events and meetings
Draft, edit, and proofread professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and memos
Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and executive briefing documents
Support board and committee activities, including meeting preparation and follow-up
Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
Coordinate special projects, events, and organizational initiatives
Maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion
Assist with office operations, reporting, and administrative processes as needed