What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Personal Assistant position at The Newton Co?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Executive & Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the a private business executive and their family. This position combines high-level executive administrative support with personal household management, ensuring that both professional and private matters run efficiently and smoothly.
The ideal candidate will be very detail-oriented, proactive, solutions-driven, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. They will act as a trusted gatekeeper, liaison, and right-hand partner to the Founder, enabling them to focus on strategy, leadership, and growth initiatives.
This role requires exceptional discretion, a service-first mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Job Duties - Executive Support
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Founder & CEO, ensuring professional operations run smoothly:
- Maintain a complex, dynamic calendar for both internal and external meetings.
- Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and anticipate timing needs.
- Ensure the executive is prepared with agendas, talking points, and materials before every meeting.
- Act as the first point of contact, screening calls, emails, and messages.
- Draft, edit, and send correspondence on behalf of the executive.
- Ensure timely follow-up on all business communications.
- Arrange business and personal travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, restaurant reservations and itineraries.
- Prepare detailed travel packets with necessary documentation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, including rooms, catering, and technology setup.
- Capture meeting notes, assign follow-up tasks, and track completion.
- Maintain a secure and organized filing system for contracts, reports, and sensitive documents.
- Prepare reports and summaries for strategic decision-making.
Job Duties - Operational & Project Management
Take ownership of projects and support operational efficiency:
- Prepare expense reports, budgets, and reconciliations for business accounts.
- Conduct research and present findings for various initiatives or decisions.
- Support philanthropic or community engagement activities, such as charity events or foundations.
- Develop systems and workflows to improve organization and efficiency across both domains.
- Provide oversight on long-term projects and initiatives.
- Take on projects to execute business growth responsibilities and tasks such as opening new field offices for the various subsidiaries.
Job Duties - Occasional Personal Support
Ensure the smooth running of the executive’s personal and household affairs:
- Help manage personal appointments, family events, and social obligations.
- Oversee some household management, including staff coordination (housekeepers, landscapers, vendors).
- Handle personal errands such as shopping, reservations, and gift buying.
- Assist with family travel arrangements and leisure itineraries.
- Coordinate home maintenance and improvement projects, liaising with contractors and service providers.
- Organize private events, dinners, and gatherings with attention to detail.
Day-to-Day Activities
A typical day may include:
- Reviewing the executive’s schedule and preparing briefing notes.
- Confirming travel details and ensuring documents are ready for upcoming trips.
- Coordinating with internal teams to prepare materials for a key meeting.
- Screening emails and responding to urgent messages.
- Scheduling a contractor for home repairs and handling payment logistics.
- Researching vacation options or finding a venue for a private dinner event.
- Processing expense reports and tracking vendor invoices.
- Providing a summary update to the executive at the end of the day.
- Grocery shoppoing and/or picking up meals for the family.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders in a combined executive/personal assistant capacity.
- Proven ability to manage both business and household responsibilities simultaneously.
- Experience working in high-demand, fast-paced environments.
Technical Skills
- Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Gmail / Google Calendar, etc.).
- Strong technical aptitude for scheduling systems, CRM platforms (Salesforce, and digital filing (Dropbox).
Core Competencies
- Organization: Exceptional time management and ability to handle multiple priorities with grace.
- Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidentiality: Absolute discretion when handling sensitive business or personal information.
- Initiative: Anticipates needs and acts proactively without needing detailed instructions.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly assess challenges and find effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Comfortable pivoting as priorities shift throughout the day or week.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Standard hours are typically 7 AM to 4 PM, with flexibility for evenings or weekends when needed.
- Position may require travel for business or family support.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- This is a hybrid position with work in person and remote.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Administrative: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Denton, TX (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denton, TX
Salary : $18 - $22