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Executive Assistant to the CEO
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Schedule: On-site
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $50 to $65/hour
We are seeking a highly polished and experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct, high-level support to the CEO. This is a key contract opportunity for an organized, proactive professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced executive environment and handling highly confidential information with discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support directly to the CEO
- Manage a complex and frequently changing executive calendar
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, conference calls, and executive-level activities
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and accommodations
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and other executive documents
- Manage incoming communications and help prioritize requests requiring the CEO’s attention
- Coordinate with senior executives, clients, vendors, and other key contacts
- Track deadlines, follow-ups, and action items to ensure priorities stay on schedule
- Assist with expense reports and other administrative responsibilities
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
- Anticipate the CEO’s needs and proactively address issues before they arise
- Handle special projects and additional executive-level responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Previous experience supporting a CEO, President, C-suite executive, or other senior-level leader strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Professional, polished, and confident when interacting with senior-level executives and external contacts
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Flexible, proactive, resourceful, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Must be comfortable working on-site in Florham Park, NJ
Salary : $50 - $65