Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant to join our team at our Blue Ash, Ohio headquarters. In this pivotal role, you will provide confidential, high-level administrative support to our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Acting as a central point of contact, you will coordinate communications and logistics between executives, internal associates, customers, and external partners, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and arranging domestic and international travel

• Prepare and organize executive presentations, meeting agendas, expense reports, and other key documents

• Collaborate with regional executive assistants to coordinate international meetings, visits, and cross‑functional engagements

• Support the planning and execution of major company events, including board meetings, community initiatives, trade shows, and customer visits

• Partner with the Strategic Communications team to draft, review, and deliver internal and external communications on behalf of the ELT

• Screen and prioritize incoming communications (calls, emails, correspondence), ensuring timely and appropriate responses

• Serve as a liaison between executives and both internal teams and external stakeholders, fostering clear communication and strong relationships

• Record, distribute, and track action items from meetings, ensuring accountability and follow‑up

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity

• Provide support on special projects, initiatives, and other duties as needed

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, Slack)

• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high‑quality work

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a professional and polished presence.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines

• High degree of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 7 years providing administrative support at the executive or C‑suite level

• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience demonstrating increasing responsibility

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered

Work Hours

Michelman’s standard work hours for this role is Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm EST.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.

Michelman is proud of the values‑focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, success, collaboration, curiosity, and giving. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary,…