Executive Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

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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School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

  • Wantage, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wantage, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: High Point Regional High School Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 05/15/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Executive Assistant

  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

One of our Fortune 100 clients in Ridgefield Park, NJ is looking a Executive Assistant (Korean Speaking)....

Executive Assistant

  • Kearny, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearny, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Duties of Executive Assistant: The Executive Assistant will support executives with scheduling meetings Maintaining calendar's for executives Greeting any visitors/guests The Executive Assistant will...

APM Executive Assistant

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Requisition ID #** 25WD88034 **Position Overview** Autodesk is looking for a dynamic and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President, Acquisition...

Personal and Executive Assistant

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 3 days ago

As Executive Assistant to the founder CEO, you must have outstanding verbal/written communications skills, exhibit attention to detail, and be comfortable managing multiple work streams without direct...

Executive Assistant to SVP (Remote - Boston, Raleigh and Charlotte)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

You MUST LIVE in Boston, Raleigh or Charlotte to be considered for this role.)** For over thirty years, Cytel has enabled the world's biotech and pharmaceutical companies to make confident,...

Remote Work

Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc....

Executive Assistant

  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Innova Solutions has a client who is immediately hiring for an Executive Assistant Position type: Fulltime/Contract Location: Newark, NJ Duration: 6+ Months Possible temp to perm Hybrid role (3 days...

Senior Administrative Coordinator

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Senior Administrative Coordinator Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Full Time Temporary/Contract $ 45 - $ 45 per hour April 24, 2025 Job ID: A1415447NY-Temp_... Job Summary Our client, a Biotechnology...

Executive Assistant

  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Required Skills & Experience - Bachelor's or associate Degree - No more than 8 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant - Ideally someone with 4-6 years' experience - Supporting high...

Manager of University Senate Operations and Executive Secretary

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Manager of University Senate Operations and Executive Secretary Job Category Staff & Executive - Legal Department University Senate...

Executive Assistant

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Executive Assistant The Center for Great Expectations - 3.8 Somerset, NJ Job Details Estimated: $60.7K - $72.9K a year 13 hours ago Qualifications WordPress 5 years Executive administrative support...

Executive Assistant-Team Manager

  • Bogota, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Company: Marsh Description: Executive Assistant Team Manager What can you expect?...

Manager of University Senate Operations and Executive Secretary Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Manager of Operations and Executive Secretary for the University Senate. The Executive Secretary of the University...

Executive Assistant

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The Executive Assistant, Operations & Corp Underwriting will be responsible for providing administrative support to Arch Insurance's Chief Operations Officer and EVP, Corp Underwriting, including certain...

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Salary for Executive Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Executive Assistants in New Jersey 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 in New Jersey
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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