Executive Assistant

• Manage scheduling for company executive(s)
  


• Draft, review and send communications on behalf of company executive(s)
  


• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings
  


• Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive
  


• Prioritize emails and respond when necessary
  


• Coordinate travel arrangements
  


• Maintain various records and documents for company executive(s)
  

Requirements

Executive Assistant Skills and Qualifications

Executive assistants typically have a high school diploma or GED, but some companies will prefer that applicants have a bachelor’s degree, as well. Some of the key skills for an executive assistant are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  


• Time-management skills
  


• Ability to pay attention to detail
  


• Organization skills
  


• Ability to multitask
  


• Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office
  


• Interpersonal ski