Executive Assistant- Responsive Ed National
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to Responsive Education Solutions (RES) departmental heads. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative challenges in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Experience: 4+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting a corporate office in an administrative capacity
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
Mastery of standard office administrative practices and procedures
Intermediate concepts and applications of electronic data processing
Principles of public relations
Demonstrated strong computer literacy (e.g., Word, Excel, Acrobat, Explorer, etc.)
Ability to organize work and paper flow effectively and efficiently under a tight schedule
Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in response to ever-changing priorities
Demonstrated strong research and writing skills
Demonstrated excellent proof-reading skills
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with clients and corporate personnel
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Ability to be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently
Responsibilities And Duties
Perform clerical functions (e.g., proofreading, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.)
Ensure all reports and data files are arranged in an organized manner so as to avoid any inconvenience in business matters
Support project tracking by monitoring timelines, maintaining status updates, and coordinating follow-ups to help ensure timely implementation of initiatives
Secure information by completing data base backups
Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; implementing changes
Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; making adjustments to plans
Manage projects and conducts research
Prepare for board meetings (e.g., agenda, logistics, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Respond to public information requests
Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications
Draft and review a variety of documents
Prepare updated corporate documents with the applicable governmental agency
Equipment Used
- All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors
- The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company Information
- Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
- Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
- ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.