Company:
LHH
Location: Montecito
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: Montecito, CA (Hybrid: In-office and Remote)
Job Summary:
LHH is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a high-profile CEO in all aspects of operations. This role requires a warm, articulate, and heart-centered approach while managing a fast-paced environment. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for scheduling, communication, and strategic support, ensuring seamless operations during the CEO's travels (approximately 50% of the time).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calendar Management:
- Collaborate with the CEO’s personal assistant and executive team to maintain an accurate calendar.
- Manage scheduling requests, proactively communicate changes, and resolve conflicts.
- Track tasks and projects to prioritize deadlines and organizational developments.
- Communication Management:
- Manage the CEO's email inbox with discretion, ensuring timely responses to priority communications.
- Prepare daily briefs and assist in crafting emails and other correspondence.
- Operational Support:
- Support the CEO during meetings by taking notes and ensuring action items are followed up on.
- Assist with information gathering and research as needed.
- Expense Management:
- Manage, collate, and file personal expenses for the CEO.
- Team Collaboration:
- Assist the Personal Assistant and coordinate with other team members as needed.
- Liaise with high-profile individuals, including public figures and medical professionals.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage bios, CVs, and social media obligations.
- Be a first point of contact for correspondence, calls, and online communications.
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior-level executive administrative role, preferably with a high-profile individual.
- Communication Skills:
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to interact with high-level PhDs, medical doctors, and high-paying donors.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with systems like Egnyte and Zoom.
- Comfortable using Macs and Apple products.
- Personal Attributes:
- Warm, nurturing, and competent with a heart-centered approach.
- Positive, tenacious attitude, able to thrive in high-pressure situations.
- Strong critical thinking, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Work Style:
- Self-directed and able to work without supervision, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Detail-oriented with proven multitasking abilities.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
Work Schedule:
- The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office when CEO is in town and remote work on other days.
- Must be commutable to the Montecito location.
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