Executive Assistant

De Young Properties is seeking a highly motivated and organized Executive Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to join our award-winning team and play a pivotal role in supporting the President and Executive Team. As the President’s right hand, you'll be responsible for strategic support and efficiency, communication and relationship management, project management and event coordination, and problem-solving. We are seeking an exceptional individual who can become a true asset to our Leadership Team and contribute significantly to the company's success. The pay range for this full-time position is $26 to $38 per hour.

De Young Properties, a family-owned company with 50 years of experience, is a leading homebuilder located in Fresno, CA. We're renowned for our commitment to quality craftsmanship, innovative designs, and exceptional customer service. Our dedication to these values has been recognized time and again, with us being named a top recipient Best Builder in The Fresno Bee BOCC awards 13 times, named #1 Homebuilder twice, and consistently ranking as a Best Company to Work For.

Job Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate understands how to prioritize tasks based on their contribution to the President/Executives’ strategic goals.
• Can identify the President/Executives’ top 20 priorities and ensure they are addressed first.
• Should be able to manage the President/Executives’ calendar to optimize their time for high-impact activities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• A master of delegation and prioritization, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A quick learner with a strong understanding of technology and the ability to adapt to new situations.
• A strategic thinker who can anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
• Have a high degree of professionalism and discretion who can maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Strategic Support and Efficiency: Drive the President/Executives' success by managing their time, information flow, tasks, and priorities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Communication and Relationship Management: Facilitate seamless communication between the President/Executives and internal/external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial, with an emphasis as a strategic partner.
• Project Management and Event Coordination: Deliver exceptional project management and event coordination, ensuring smooth execution and achieving desired outcomes. This role goes beyond basic administrative tasks and involves project planning and management.
• Problem-Solving and Initiative: The role requires anticipating needs, solving problems, and taking initiative, demonstrating resourcefulness in streamlining processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide backup coverage for the Front Desk, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling basic administrative tasks.
• Maintain a professional and organized work environment.
• Proactively manage and complete a variety of tasks to directly support the President/Executives' priorities and goals, including both professional and personal requests, ensuring, confidentiality and discretion.
• Supervise Administrative Assistant on daily operations and projects.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree plus 2-5 years of related experience.
• Advanced technology skills with an affinity to quickly adapt to new software. Daily use of Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook calendars and scheduling, Google Docs, AI Chat GPT, PDF editing, advanced document formatting, and presentations.
• Must have a clean background and credit history.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for local events and errands.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, vacation, and sick time.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Salary : $26 - $38