Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to one or more Executive Team leaders. This role helps leaders operate effectively by managing executive rhythm, facilitating communication, coordinating priorities, and ensuring the details that support business execution are handled with excellence. The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner who creates clarity, alignment, and momentum across executive priorities. Success in this role requires sound judgment, initiative, organizational awareness, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Executive Rhythm & Calendar Management
• Executive Preparedness & Meeting Support
• Leadership, Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Travel, Events & Logistics
• Administrative & Operational Support

What Success Looks Like:

• Leaders are organized, prepared, and able to focus on what matters most
• Anticipates needs and resolves issues before they become obstacles
• Creates clarity and consistency amid changing priorities
• Builds trust with leaders, teams, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in sensitive situations
• Follows through reliably with accuracy and attention to detail
• Operates with ownership, urgency, and professionalism
• Brings calm, responsiveness, and stability to a fast-moving environment

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Experience supporting senior leaders, business operations, or complex administrative work
• Experience managing schedules, meetings, travel, and competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and related business systems
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Skills & Characteristics:

• Strong organization and follow-through
• Professionalism and responsiveness
• Sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and problem-solving ability
• Calm under pressure
• Strong organizational awareness and business acumen
• Ability to manage highly confidential information
• Sense of ownership and urgency

Work Environment & Expectations:

This role operates in a professional office environment and may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours to support travel, meetings, and leadership events. Responsibilities may evolve over time based on business priorities, executive assignments, and organizational needs.

All Locations:
Plano-Parkwood

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