Executive Assistant

The Client

Global IT Services and Consulting Company

The Need

GSM Virtual Assistants is seeking to add a highly motivated Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Chairman. This will be a direct hire with the firm. Previous experience in supporting senior executives and managing complex calendars is mandatory.

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Schedule: In-person 5 days a week

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 base salary, plus a 10% performance bonus

• Coordinate complex, senior-level internal and external meetings and conference calls
• Maintain an extremely detailed calendar and related logistics
• Interact with senior-level investors in a professional and effective manner
• Respond to and follow up on client requests
• Coordinate a high volume of domestic and international travel
• Process expense reports
• Prepare correspondence and other communications, maintain organized files, conduct research, and manage archiving
• Maintain an understanding of firm policies and procedures

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Knowledge of general business, corporate, and government cultures
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and non-routine information
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to perform well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong judgment, independence, and resourcefulness
• Team player with a positive attitude—no task too smallHighest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion required
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Minimum of 5 years supporting C-suite executives
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred