Executive Secretary Jobs

An Executive Secretary is an essential figure in the administrative industry who provides high-level administrative support to top executives within a company. They perform various tasks including managing schedules, organizing meetings, preparing reports, handling correspondence, and maintaining files. They play a crucial role in coordinating the daily operations of the organization and often act as a liaison between the executive and the rest of the staff. These professionals should be well-versed in corporate protocol, office management systems, and procedures. They should possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and have strong time management and organizational skills.

Exemplary Executive Secretaries often hold certifications such as the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Certified Executive Administrative Professional (CEAP), which signifies their expertise and commitment to the industry. Before stepping into this role, individuals might have served in positions such as Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or Personal Assistant, where they honed their administrative skills and developed a deep understanding of business procedures and processes. It is also essential for these professionals to be proficient in various software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and certain project management tools. Their role is not only limited to administrative tasks, but they also assist in strategic planning and execution.

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Project Administrator

  • Monrovia, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Monrovia, CA
  • 11 hours 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...

HOLLY HUNT

Executive Assistant 2

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service...

Shelly Leeke Law Firm

Executive Personal Assistant

Job description Company Overview Our firm has been dedicated to supporting injury victims for over twenty years. Our team of experienced attorneys provides essential guidance and assistance,...

MillerKnoll

Executive Assistant 3

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Join Hilscher-Clarke as a full-time Executive Assistant/Admin in Canton, Ohio, where we're more than a team – we're more like a family. At Hilscher-Clarke, our people embody our core values of...

Executive Assistant, VP HR

  • Ozone Park, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ozone Park, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Title: Executive Administrator, VP HR Employee Status: Regular Full Time Work From Home Option: Not Applicable FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Overview: Serves as the Executive Assistant to the SVP,...

Executive Assistant to SVP of Global Finance

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 hours ago

Position Overview** The Executive Assistant to the SVP of Global Finance is responsible for supporting strategic initiatives and managing projects within the finance department. This role requires...

Executive Assistant

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 hours ago

Job Requisition ID #** 25WD89357 **Position Overview** Autodesk is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our talented team. You will report to and provide administrative support to...

Senior Administrative Coordinator Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 hours ago

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins' focus on research, teaching, patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. W create and foster...

Executive Assistant University of Kansas

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 7 hours ago

Position Overview The Executive Assistant to the Dean is responsible for providing administrative support for the Dean. The position also manages the schedules and communications of the Dean,...

Scope/Position Summary This position will have the primary responsibility of coordinating and managing the day-to-day activities, travel, calendars, and projects supporting the Administrator and...

Executive Assistant Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Provide administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; Strategic Planning and Associate Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement and Senior...

The Executive Assistant to the Dean provides high-level administrative support to the Law School dean and the Deanas Office. This full-time position reports directly to the Dean, has discretionary...

Executive Assistant Harvard University Law School

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary Faculty Support Services seeks an Executive Assistant (EA) who is able to fulfill a dual role as an independent problem-solver and enthusiastic team member. The EA relishes the...

Executive Secretary

  • Garfield Heights, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Garfield Heights, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Executive Secretary- Executive Office Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital....

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Salary for Executive Secretary Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Executive Secretarys offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Master's Degree
11.9%
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 Secretarys
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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