Executive Assistant
Scholastic · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
Administrative$80k–$100k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Marketing Officer and additional marketing leaders as directed.
- Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, prioritizing meetings and commitments to align with business objectives and leadership priorities.
- Serve as a primary liaison between the CMO and internal and external stakeholders, helping coordinate communication and manage inbound requests.
- Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and presentations to ensure the CMO is fully prepared for meetings, events, and key engagements.
- Cook up travel logistics, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting.
- Approve T&E and other expenses on behalf of CMO and designated marketing leaders.
- Support day-to-day executive needs during in-office workdays, including meeting logistics and hospitality coordination.
- Support the planning and coordination of Marketing leadership team meetings, including agenda preparation, materials coordination, and follow-up tracking.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Operations team to ensure key initiatives and action items are documented and communicated across leadership stakeholders.
- Cook up meetings with C-Suite, Corporate, and Executive Leadership.
- Aid in project and operational coordination, assisting with cross-departmental projects and initiatives led by the CMO or marketing leadership team.
- Track deadlines, follow-ups, and deliverables to help ensure projects move forward efficiently.
- Support the organization and management of key documents, presentations, and shared resources used by the marketing leadership team.
- Oversee office supplies, marketing, promotional merchandise, and inventory management.
- Help maintain a welcoming, organized office environment, partnering with building management as needed.
- Assist with the planning and execution of marketing events, leadership meetings, and internal gatherings.
- Coordinate employee recognition initiatives and internal team celebrations in partnership with leadership and other executive assistants.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience supporting senior executives (C-suite or VP level preferred).
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Airtable, and modern collaboration tools.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment with on-site presence when leadership is in the office.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.