Executive Administrative Assistant, Clifton, NJ

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant

Contract to Direct Hire

This job will start as a contractor (temp) and convert to Direct Hire with full benefit package after a reasonable trial period.

Provide personal administrative support and assistance to executive staff.
Responsibilities:

  • prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
  • file and retrieve documents and reference materials
  • conduct research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
  • design and maintain databases
  • manage and maintain international executives schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
  • arrange and coordinate meetings and events
  • record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
  • monitor, respond to and distribute incoming communications
  • answer and manage incoming calls
  • receive and interact with incoming visitors
  • liaise with internal staff at all levels
  • interact with external clients
  • co-ordinate project-based work
  • review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary
  • supervise, coach and train lower level staff

Qualifications:

  • usually at least 3 years experience providing support at the executive level
  • proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
  • knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
  • Bachelors degree an advantage

Key Competencies/Skills

  • organizational and planning skills
  • Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products with an advanced understanding of Word and Outlook
  • Superior written and oral communications skills
  • excellent communication and written skills
  • information gathering and information monitoring skills
  • problem analysis and problem solving skills
  • judgment and decision-making ability
  • initiative
  • confidentiality
  • attention to detail and accuracy
  • flexibility/ capable of working extra hours as necessary
  • Must have high patience level

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