Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Pechanga Tribal Council and Executive Staff, handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. Duties include but are not limited to managing and coordination of executive calendars, travel arrangements, preparation and typing of correspondence, answering phones, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, filing and performing a wide variety of other routine administrative tasks as assigned.

The Executive Assistant works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• A minimum of 4-7 years of related experience in senior, executive level support position (experience in supporting medium-size governmental office, or other comparable executive office, desirable) required.
• AA degree or a combination of education and related work experience required.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Typing of 55 wpm (with no more than 10 errors); 65 wpm preferred.
• Experience handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with strong proofreading and accurate grammar.
• Exceptional and outstanding organizational skills, detail oriented, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, patience, flexibility, and ability to deal with change and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability and flexibility to work overtime on short notice, to include answering emails outside of normal business hours and the possibility to work at least one Sunday a month required.
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment and random testing
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.