Temp to Perm Jr. Executive Assistant

About the Role

Our client, an education and training services company, is seeking a Temp to Perm Jr. Executive Assistant. This role starts as soon as possible with the potential for permanent placement.

• Hours: 9 am – 5 pm (with flexibility for overtime as needed)
• Location: Financial District (Fully Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, maintaining awareness of key initiatives, anticipating needs, and managing competing priorities and deliverables.
• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar, responding to requests for the CEO’s time while exercising discretion with sensitive, confidential, and time-critical matters.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of the CEO, internal departments, and external stakeholders, including board members, major donors, and government officials.
• Represent the CEO in communications with internal and external partners, building strong relationships across the organization and beyond.
• Screen and manage calls and visit requests, determining which matters to address directly, delegate, or escalate to the CEO.
• Prepare and organize briefing materials for meetings, reports, presentations, events, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate special projects and events, conduct research, and compile data to support planning and decision-making.
• Oversee administrative workflows and communications for the Office of the CEO, including monitoring and approving departmental expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities; a collaborative nature.