Executive Assistant
1 month ago
Starkville
Executive Assistant Job Responsibilities: - Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating telecommunications. - Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. - Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or directing inquiries. - Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information. - Represents the executive by attending meetings in the executive’s absence and speaking for the executive. - Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. - Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff and following up on results. - Secures information by completing database backups. - Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems and recording meeting discussions. - Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies. - Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques. - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. - Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Executive Assistant Skills and Qualifications: - Written and verbal communication skills - Reporting skills - Supply management - Scheduling - Computer software skills including Microsoft Office - Organization skills - Time management skills - Presentation skills - Office equipment maintenance - Travel logistics Education and Experience Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required - Two to five years of administrative experience - Two to five years of executive assistant experience - Experience managing multiple calendars - Experience booking travel