Executive Office Coordinator

Job Title

STEPS Executive Office Coordinator

TE09392

3J532:

STEPS Temporary Employment

Lexington, KY

$20/hour

Temporary

Part-Time

Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone; prolonged sitting at a reception desk while maintaining a professional and attentive presence; occasional walking to escort visitors or deliver materials within the building.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am – 5:00pm

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The Executive Office Coordinator serves as a strategic ambassador for the organization, providing executive-level administrative and operational support while ensuring a seamless, professional, and highly responsive front‑office experience. This highly visible role is critical in representing the organization’s culture, values, and commitment to excellence through every interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, employees, and external partners, fostering a welcoming, professional, and service‑oriented environment that reflects organizational excellence.
• Manage complex communications, including incoming calls, inquiries, and correspondence, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Demonstrate exceptional executive presence, diplomacy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, stakeholder interactions, and organizational matters.
• Maintain a polished, organized, and efficient environment that supports productivity, professionalism, and a positive stakeholder experience.
• Anticipate and support executive and operational needs through proactive problem‑solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of customer experience by delivering responsive, courteous, and solution‑focused service to a diverse range of constituents.

• Able to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
• Emotionally intelligent
• Resourceful
• Attention to detail
• Reliable, having a sense of responsibility
• Able to adapt quickly in a high‑profile environment and demonstrate ability to take direction
• Handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidence

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06/26/2026

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