Executive Administrative Assistant

Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (JDA) is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, multi-division national real estate developer that is committed to delivering excellence. We are driven by our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, humility, principled entrepreneurship, initiative, and fulfillment, and we believe the key to our continued success and growth is our ability to identify, hire, onboard, and develop highly talented people.

JDA is currently searching for a full-time Executive Assistant for the Corporate Office in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A description of the position and requirements are listed below.

The Executive Assistant provides high-capacity support to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in advancing Johnson Development Associates’ strategic goals and day-to-day operations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, tech-savvy, and capable of handling high-level communications, event planning, and minor legal and paralegal tasks with discretion and professionalism.

• Support the CAO by proactively managing calendars, meetings, travel, and expenses.
• Draft and manage agendas, presentations, and materials to support team efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and discretion, especially in sensitive matters.
• Independently create value through initiative and responsiveness.
• Serve as liaison between teams to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
• Compile and organize project information to support development decisions and planning.

• Leverage technology to enhance workflows, communication, and overall efficiency.
• Support the CAO in implementing tools or processes that enhance productivity across the organization.
• Assist in preparing and organizing investor reports, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Assist with legal-related administrative tasks, including signature collection and minor paralegal responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with legal and other internal teams to streamline processes as needed.

• Write, edit, and format high-quality documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Ensure messaging is clear, professional, and aligned with the company's priorities.
• Help distill complex information into concise and actionable formats for leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 5–7+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to create presentations and agendas with clarity and professionalism.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Technologically fluent and comfortable implementing digital tools to improve business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Interest in events, business operations, and process improvement.
• Emotionally intelligent, responsive, and mission-focused.

JDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.