Executive Assistant to Executive Director (Short-Term, 3 Weeks)

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to support an Executive Director in a highly visible role, providing critical day to day support during a 3-week coverage period. It’s a great fit for an Executive Assistant who can step in quickly, maintain continuity, and ensure leadership operations run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

The Team You Will Be Joining

You will be supporting a large, mission-driven public sector organization focused on delivering critical workforce and business services across the state. The division you’ll work within is responsible for ensuring internal operations run smoothly, supporting leadership with strategic coordination, administrative execution, and operational efficiency. This team values professionalism, precision, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a structured, high-accountability environment.

Major Duties

• Provide high-level, day-to-day administrative support to executive leadership
• Manage complex calendars for Executive Directors, including scheduling and conflict resolution
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and executive events
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, memos, agendas, presentations, and reports
• Develop presentation materials and meeting handouts with strong attention to detail
• Coordinate travel arrangements and detailed itineraries
• Complete and track expense and mileage reports
• Serve as a point of contact by greeting visitors, screening calls, and facilitating conference calls
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience performing highly advanced administrative support
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leadership in a large or government organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Hourly Rate: $34.00/hr
• Length of Engagement: 3 weeks
• Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, standard business hours
• Location: Austin, TX (Onsite) Capitol Complex
  
  

The Peak Performers Difference

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Custom Job ID: 26-TX-BM2012