Executive Assistant
hace 5 días
White Plains
Job DescriptionPOSITION OPENINGExecutive AssistantOur Client | Westchester County, NYThis search is being conducted exclusively by Madison Approach Staffing, Inc. To be considered, please submit your resume directly to Madison Approach. At a GlanceLocation: Westchester County, NY | Hybrid: 2 days in-office / 3 days remoteSchedule: 7:00–8:00 AM start / 4:00–5:00 PM end, flex within that range; occasional overtime as neededCompensation: $85,000–$95,000 annuallyBenefits: Medical insurance + 401(k)Experience Required: 10+ years as an Administrative or Executive AssistantIndustry Preference: Real estate, construction, or development strongly preferredThe OpportunityOur Client is a boutique development management firm based in Westchester County, NY. The firm serves developers, building owners, and contractors on complex real estate projects across New York City and the region — from ground-up residential towers to landmark adaptive reuse conversions.The firm is growing. As the Founder and President focuses on business development, strategic client relationships, and high-stakes project oversight, he needs a right-hand person who can run his world — professionally and, on occasion, personally.This is not a stepping-stone role. It is a career position for someone who genuinely loves the craft of supporting a high-performing executive, takes pride in seamless execution, and understands that great administrative work is its own form of leadership.What You'll DoApproximately 80% of your time will be dedicated to professional support; approximately 20% to personal tasks for the executive. You will be the person the principal relies on to make sure nothing falls through the cracks — and everything runs on time.Correspondence & Communications • Monitor, triage, and manage executive email with strong judgment about urgency and priority, • Draft, edit, and send professional correspondence on behalf of the executive, • Serve as a calm, professional point of contact for clients, partners, and vendorsCalendar & Schedule Management, • Manage multiple complex calendars — internal, client-facing, and personal, • Coordinate meetings, calls, site visits, and travel logistics with accuracy and anticipation, • Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve them before they become problemsAdministrative & Project Support, • Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, proposals, and presentations, • Maintain organized digital filing systems, contracts, and correspondence records, • Track action items, follow up on outstanding commitments, and keep the executive on task, • Support business development activities, including research and outreach coordination, • Assist with expense tracking and reportingPersonal Support (~20%), • Manage personal scheduling, appointments, travel, and errands as directed, • Handle sensitive personal matters with complete discretion and confidentialityWho You AreWe are looking for someone who Gets it, Wants it, and has the Capacity to do it., • You are a career administrative professional. This is your vocation — not a bridge to something else., • You have exceptional judgment and can assess the urgency and importance of a situation without being told., • You are proactive, not reactive. You anticipate what's needed and act before being asked., • You are discreet. You understand that trust is everything in a boutique firm., • You are organized to the point of precision — nothing slips, nothing is forgotten., • You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can pivot gracefully when priorities shift., • You communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely — in writing and in person., • You don't need to be micromanaged. You take ownership of your responsibilities and deliver.Qualifications, • 10+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant — required, • Prior experience in real estate, construction, development, or a related field — strongly preferred, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel — required, • Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Calendar, Gmail); note: firm is transitioning to Microsoft 365, • Comfortable with Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools, • Working knowledge of or genuine curiosity about AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot), • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion, • Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the Westchester office 2 days per weekWhy This RoleOur client is an award-winning boutique firm with a 100% repeat client and referral rate. You will work directly with a founder who values his team, sets a high bar, and recognizes and rewards the people who help him succeed. If you are looking for a long-term home where your contributions are visible, your judgment is trusted, and your skills are genuinely valued — this is that place. #zrCompany DescriptionWe don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential. We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors. If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.We don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential. \r\n\r\nWe staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors. \r\n\r\nIf you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.