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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistants support your leadership team by managing calendars, communications, and high-level logistics. They act as strategic partners: streamlining operations, anticipating needs, and protecting executive focus so your business can move faster and smarter.
Salary Ranges
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Professional with 1-2 years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Support calendar scheduling, travel booking, and meeting preparation under guidance.
Help draft basic communications, internal memos, and simple presentations.
Coordinate with internal teams for administrative tasks or information gathering.
Assist with event logistics, expense reporting, and document filing.
Learn and follow internal tools and workflows to support executives and teams.
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Works best with clear direction and support. Eager to learn, follows established processes, and escalates unclear or sensitive issues. Growing ability to manage time and prioritize tasks independently.
Tools & Skills
Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office + Knows how to use tools like Slack, Zoom, and calendar apps + Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn + Organized, punctual, and dependable.
Ideal For
Startups or teams looking for reliable, entry-level admin support.
Great for executives who want to delegate foundational tasks and develop long-term support talent.
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Professional with 2-4 years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex calendars, meeting logistics, and travel arrangements for executives or leadership teams.
Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and internal documents with high attention to detail.
Act as a liaison between executives and internal or external stakeholders.
Support with inbox management, prioritizing messages and drafting communications.
Assist with event coordination, project tracking, and administrative workflows.
Handle expense reporting, invoice processing, and light financial tracking.
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Operates well with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments. Able to anticipate executive needs, manage shifting priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion. May still seek input when facing strategic decisions or ambiguous requests.
Tools & Skills
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace + Confident using calendar, expense, and communication tools (e.g. Zoom, Slack, Expensify, Concur) + Intermediate knowledge of CRMs or internal systems + Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills + Discreet, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
Ideal For
Companies looking for sharp, dependable support for their leadership team.
Executives who need a reliable right hand to manage logistics, communication, and day-to-day operations, enabling them to stay focused on business growth and decision-making.
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Professional with 5+ years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-depth administrative support to executives or senior managers, often across business and personal domains.
Independently manage complex, dynamic calendars, international travel, and high-stakes logistics.
Prepare, review, and edit board materials, investor documents, and confidential communications.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper and strategic partner, ensuring executive priorities are protected and advanced.
Liaise seamlessly across internal departments and external stakeholders at the highest levels.
Oversee sensitive personal tasks or life logistics (e.g. event planning, household coordination).
Lead or support operational initiatives, special projects, or cross-functional task forces.
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Operates with full autonomy and strategic foresight. Makes decisions proactively and confidently on behalf of executives. Exercises excellent judgment, confidentiality, and adaptability in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
Tools & Skills
Expert-level user of Excel or Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace + Skilled in project management tools (Asana, Notion, Trello, Monday) + Familiar with CRMs, HR platforms, and ChatGPT for productivity + Exceptionally organized, diplomatic, and tech-savvy + Able to multitask across business and personal needs with discretion.
Ideal For
Executives requiring a high-trust partner to manage both professional and personal workflows.
Fast-moving leaders or high-profile individuals who need a proactive, strategic, and experienced right hand.
Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority
Previous US experience
Experience supporting C-suite or high-level leadership
Ability to handle end-to-end coordination of travel, meetings, and executive communications
Additional skills such as project management, budgeting, HR system navigation, or event planning
Ability to manage a larger workload and increasing complexity as seniority increases
Alternative names for this role
Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Support Specialist
Personal Assistant
Virtual Assistant
Administrative Business Partner
Senior Executive Assistant
Executive Partner
Executive Operations Manager
Meet some of our exceptional Executive Assistants
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Manuel | $1,500/mo
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Manuel is a Junior Executive Assistant with with exceptional communication skills, an eye for detail and a strong organizational ability.
Julia | $2,000/mo
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Julia is a Junior Executive Assistant with experience in administrative support, project coordination, and multilingual communication. She’s skilled in managing complex schedules, handling confidential information, and facilitating stakeholder interactions within fast-paced corporate environments.
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