Executive Assistant
7 days ago
Houston
Clayton Services is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to join a well-established private family office in downtown Houston. This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys working in a small, collaborative environment and taking ownership of a broad range of organizational, records management, and operational responsibilities. \n \n The ideal candidate is a resourceful self-starter who is highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, enjoys creating structure and organization, and is comfortable learning new processes and responsibilities. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant position centered around calendar and travel management. The role will focus heavily on maintaining records, tracking information and deadlines, organizing files, supporting corporate and asset-related administration, and ensuring important details do not fall through the cracks. \n \n Job Type: Direct Hire \n Pay Rate: $75,000 - $95,000 \n Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, life, disability, paid parking, PTO, and more. \n \n Executive Assistant Responsibilities: \n\n • Maintain and update detailed Excel schedules, trackers, asset lists, and other organizational records.\n, • Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files across multiple companies, properties, investments, and administrative areas.\n, • Assist with the ongoing development and improvement of electronic filing systems, including creating logical folder structures and maintaining consistent document organization.\n, • Download, organize, review, and maintain documents from online portals and third-party systems.\n, • Scan, digitize, organize, and properly file historical and current company records.\n, • Maintain corporate entity records and internal checklists, including information related to registered agents, ownership, officers, directors, identification numbers, and other organizational details.\n, • Track corporate filings, registrations, annual requirements, and other deadlines to ensure obligations are completed accurately and timely.\n, • Assist with maintaining corporate governance documentation, including written consents, meeting materials, corporate records, and related documentation.\n, • Maintain real estate and other asset schedules, including property information, tax assessments, valuation information, and supporting documentation.\n, • Track property tax notices, assessments, deadlines, and related records to help ensure no properties or obligations are overlooked.\n, • Maintain organized records associated with investments, assets, real estate, and other family office activities.\n, • Prepare and organize materials for board and committee meetings, including meeting packets, supporting documentation, and electronic records.\n, • Proofread documents and perform accurate data entry and document preparation as needed.\n, • Coordinate with executives, accounting personnel, outside advisors, registered agents, and other internal and external resources as necessary.\n, • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and assist with general office administration.\n, • Proactively identify missing information, incomplete records, upcoming deadlines, and opportunities to improve organization and processes.\n, • Provide administrative and project support to team members as priorities arise.\n, • Perform additional responsibilities as needed in a small, collaborative office environment.\n\n \n Executive Assistant Skills and Abilities: \n\n • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to confidently maintain schedules, trackers, lists, and detailed records.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and general office technology.\n, • Strong records management and document organization skills.\n, • Ability to develop logical electronic filing structures and maintain organized digital and physical records.\n, • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, entities, and projects simultaneously.\n, • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and identify items requiring follow-up.\n, • Quick learner who is comfortable being introduced to unfamiliar terminology, processes, and responsibilities.\n, • Ability to retain information and independently apply previously learned processes.\n, • Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\n, • High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Resourceful problem-solving skills and willingness to ask thoughtful questions when needed.\n, • Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and responsibilities.\n, • Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist wherever needed.\n, • Comfortable working in a small office where responsibilities may extend beyond a narrowly defined job description.\n, • Consistently professional and positive when interacting with colleagues and outside parties.\n\n \n Executive Assistant Education and Experience: \n\n • 3+ years of administrative, executive support, records management, corporate administration, or related professional experience required.\n, • Previous experience supporting a family office, financial services organization, professional services firm, corporate office, or similarly confidential environment is highly preferred.\n, • Experience maintaining detailed Excel schedules, trackers, databases, or asset records strongly preferred.\n, • Experience with corporate records, entity management, corporate governance, real estate administration, investments, or records management is a plus but not required.\n, • Previous Executive Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Corporate Administrator, Records Coordinator, or similar experience will be considered.\n, • Prior experience working with multiple companies, entities, properties, accounts, or other detailed records is a plus.\n, • Candidates must be comfortable learning corporate and administrative processes that may be new to them.\n, • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.\n, • Must be available to work onsite five days per week in downtown Houston.\n\n \n Executive Assistant - Immediate need. 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