Executive Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Reporting directly to the director, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for all matters pertaining to the director. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a balance among competing priorities. The Executive Assistant must be able to work under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.Roles and ResponsibilitiesExecutive SupportCompletes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the director including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is confidential; arranging complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings. Plans, coordinates and ensures the director schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO's time and office.Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response. Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the director office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with coworkers.Works closely and effectively with the director to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the director.Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion.Partner on behalf of the director with community organizations at the local, state and federal levels.Ability to work independently on projects, meetings and conferences from conception to completion.RequirementsCompetenciesStrong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detailVery strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with all levels of the organizationExpert level written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrates proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilityEmotional maturityHighly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independentlyProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and responseDemonstrates the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environmentForward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree preferredPrefers 3 plus of experience supporting C-Level ExecutivesExpert in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]