Executive Assistant III

Our client, a University located in Boston, is in need of a contract Executive Assistant III with C Suite experience. The individual will be responsible for calendar management, travel planning, and customer service. This is in the office of the president – candidates must be polished.

This position is 100% onsite and is expected to last a minimum of 6 ½ months.

The Executive Assistant III

• Supports executive management (i.e., CEO, President, Executive Vice President), particularly in mid-size to large organizations.
• Other responsibilities may include making travel and meeting arrangements, screening calls, composing letters and reports, and preparing presentations and financial data.
• Has advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software; and may train others.
• The person must have the ability to perform Internet research.
• Work is generally of highly confidential nature.
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience dealing with high C-Level executives
• Experience in higher education a plus
• Must be experienced in calendar management and making travel arrangements.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills needed.
• Strong ability to create correspondence, reports and prepare presentations as well as financial data.