Executive Assistant Jobs

An Executive Assistant in the admin industry provides comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and management. This role is responsible for managing schedules, preparing reports, handling correspondence, arranging travel, organizing meetings and events, and maintaining files and databases. They often act as the executive's first point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, which requires them to exercise a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. The role may also include managing projects, conducting research, and providing executive-level support in decision-making processes.

Key skills for an Executive Assistant include excellent organization and time management skills, high level of multitasking and prioritizing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with technology, including office software applications. Certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Executive Assistant, one may have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or Personal Assistant, which provide relevant experience in administrative tasks, project management, and executive support.

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Project Administrator

  • Monrovia, CA
  • moments ago
  • Monrovia, CA
  • moments ago

The Project Administrator assists the Project Manager with the administration of construction projects. Administration of projects includes providing reports and information to the Project Manager...

Service Coordination

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will also provide project management support to the Sr....

MillerKnoll

Executive Assistant 3

GENERAL PURPOSE The Executive Assistant 3 will independently perform advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative support and project management activities for the Leadership Team (LT)....

Dental Front Office

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Dental Front Office Coordinator - Experience Required Are you a detail oriented, friendly, organized professional with dental front office experience? Our busy private dental practice is looking...

Taft is seeking an Information Management Specialist/Records Specialist to support our Information Governance team in Taft’s Indianapolis office. Taft’s Information Management (IM) Specialists are...

JCH Executive Assistant

  • Irving, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 17 days ago

Our Executive Assistant position will offer you the opportunity to partner with our most senior leaders and support the vision of our organization....

Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Rosslyn, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rosslyn, VA
  • 1 hour ago

ADM is looking for an Executive Administrative Assistant with growth potential withing Department of State Overseas Operations to work in Roslyn, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals,...

Executive Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago

The Executive Assistant delivers on our Purpose by supporting members of the Senior Management Committee (SMC)....

Operations Assistant, Transcript and Records Processor

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: Fairfield University seeks an Operations Assistant, Transcript and Records Processor. The Operations Assistant, Transcript and Records Processor supports the daily operations of...

Sr Executive Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago

The Sr Executive Assistant delivers on our Purpose by supporting members of the Senior Management Committee (SMC)....

Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 hours ago

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 29-Apr-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth,...

Executive Assistant, CNN - SVP's for Video & Content

  • Hudson, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hudson, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or...

Executive Assistant, Technology

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the leadership members of the BBW Information Technology team....

Executive Assistant, CNN - SVP's for Video & Content

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or...

Executive Assistant (EA)

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Posting Date 04/28/2025601 Hawaii St, El Segundo, California, 90245-4814, United States of America Executive Assistant General Purpose of the Job Under limited supervision from a VP, provides personal...

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Salary for Executive Assistant Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Executive Assistants offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executive Assistants
2-4 years
29.2%
1-2 years
28.9%
4-6 years
17.7%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
6.6%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
10+ years
3.2%


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