Executive Assistant

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Full Time

Norwood HQ, Norwood, MA, US

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact and operational gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and can seamlessly manage multiple moving priorities.

• Optimize executive calendars by proactively scheduling, prioritizing, and vetting all meeting requests.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts independently and dynamically adjust agendas based on shifting business demands.
• Provide daily briefings and preparation materials to ensure the executive is organized for upcoming engagements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, board members, employees, clients, and vendors.
• Filter incoming communications including phone calls, emails, and physical mail to shield executive time.
• Draft professional correspondence, memos, agendas, presentations, and corporate documents on behalf of leadership.

• Track business expenses and reconcile weekly or monthly credit card statements and expense reports.
• Help organize corporate events, leadership retreats, offsite workshops, and meetings.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive company data, financial records, and personnel matters.
• Track key objectives and project deadlines to ensure deliverables from various departments stay on schedule.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar high-level support role.
• Proven track record of supporting C‑suite or senior organizational executives.

• Advanced software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or Google Workspace.
• Remote tool literacy including Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and modern project management software.

• Exceptional time-management capabilities with an innate ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Flawless written communication and proofreading skills.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to build trust across all tiers of the organization.
• Proactive problem‑solving instincts that anticipate bottlenecks before they happen.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is strongly preferred.