What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Personal Assistant position at Professional Management Associates?
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and home support to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. This role requires you to step into a role with many hats and is a blend of executive administrative support and project coordination skills to effectively assist in both personal and professional capacities. The family includes two young children, so a genuine enjoyment of being around children is essential. We are seeking a candidate that is looking for a long-term position.
Responsibilities:
- Support CEO directly as the go-to person for all needs including daily administration, calendar management, travel planning, project coordination, reminders, correspondence, etc.
- Reviewing, researching, and drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information
- Coordinate projects and/or events by capturing timelines, securing deliverables, and delivering progress updates
- Manage various one-time and ongoing projects with efficiency, accuracy, and proactivity
- Act as a spokesperson for the CEO on some matters, sometimes making administrative decisions and taking action in their absence
- Provide home support such as organizing, stocking, maintaining household spaces, managing supplies, and supporting events
- Review and proof text, documents, and websites as needed
- Liaise with other staff and/or manage vendors and contractors for various projects
- Act as chief problem solver when household issues arise
- Assist with car related maintenance and driving on occasion
- Create and/or manage databases and filing systems
- Coordinate sponsorship contracts, signing, creating invoices, and following up as needed
- Serve as gatekeeper, screening requests and directing inquiries to appropriate contacts, while handling urgent issues
- Prepare documents, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring policies and procedures are followed
- Create budgets and track expenses
- Perform miscellaneous tasks such as managing ingoing/outgoing mail & returns, running errands, making dinner reservations, shopping (in-person and online), etc.
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid schedule and location (remote and in the field)
- Must be local to Flemington, NJ (within 20-mile radius)
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
Ideal Candidate:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive; a lover of Excel spreadsheets and attention to detail
- Tech-savvy with experience in scheduling, task management, and digital tools
- Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Discreet, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care
- Trustworthy and reliable with a positive attitude
- A self-starter and forward thinker who takes initiative, anticipates needs and is able to adapt quickly
- Ability to thrive and solve problems under pressure
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
- Must be able to work and communicate appropriately, efficiently, and effectively with various types of individuals (household, volunteers, vendors, staff, children, credentialed professionals, etc.); Extremely personable and skilled at relationship building
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate concisely
- Willingness to take on a wide array of tasks and ability to keep many plates spinning at once; the ability to prioritize and manage time wisely
- Proficiency in meal planning and preparation
- Excited and willing to research, arrange, plan, and support the coordination of domestic and international travel bookings
- Flexibility in handling urgent company and personal matters as they arise
Qualifications:
- Experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or household manager (minimum 4 years)
- Must have solid proficiency with all Microsoft products especially Office, Excel, Word, and OneDrive
- Flexible schedule and adaptable to changing priorities
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Traveling experience required
- Experience with budget planning and tracking expenses
- Must have a reliable car, clean driver's license, pass background check including fingerprinting, and pass drug test
- Associate's degree or higher
- CPR and First-Aid certifications preferred and/or willingness to obtain
- Must like being with children and be comfortable around cats
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment and supporting a busy, creative household!
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000