Executive Secretary Jobs in Texas

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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Executive Assistant (OC26045)

  • TMEIC
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Job # OC26045 Job Title Executive Assistant Office Location Houston, TX preferred Business Function/Department Administration Sales Territory, if applicable General Role Description Provide...

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Executive Assistant - Leukemia

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Reports, & Correspondence Perform basic word processing and written composition duties Complete institutional forms in accordance with standards and policy Transcribe recorded communications from Dictaphone...

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Executive Assistant

  • Panelmatic Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago

About Us: Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our...

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Executive Administrative Assistant- FT- Days- Nrs Admin

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days Summary: POSITION SUMMARY: The ability to manage multiple tasks, plan and coordinate, and proactively handle situations are the key attributes for this role....

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Executive Assistant Intern (Philippines)

  • Planate Management Group
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South...

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Onsite Executive Assistant - Kiewit Industrial

  • Kiewit
  • Abilene, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 181009 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District Department: Administration Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As an...

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Executive Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

SigmaGrafix is looking for a bright, ambitious, articulate, super dependable, friendly, outgoing individual who can help the company with day to day management of projects, clients, staff, and...

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Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Manpower
  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago

Our client is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have customer service, computer and organizational skills which will align successfully in...

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Executive Assistant to the President

  • Mentoring Alliance
  • Waco, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 2 days ago

As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Executive Assistant (EA) is considered a minister of the gospel. The EA is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and...

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Corporate Executive Administrative Assistant to COO

  • SynergenX Health Holdings LLC
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Corporate Executive Administrative Assistant to COO SynergenX | Low T Center | HerKare Location: Houston, TX (On-Site) Schedule: Full-Time | 40-50 hours per week Reports To: Chief Operating...

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Operations Assistant, Educator Certification

  • ESC Region 20
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Provide clients and staff with high quality support in the area of educator certifications. Conduct program application screening and processing that includes GPA computation,...

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0000001025.Senior Secretary.Purchasing Department

  • Dallas County (TX)
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

Performs a variety of moderately complex secretarial and administrative tasks to support the daily operations of a division or department. Duties may include: interacting effectively with the...

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Executive Assistant to President, LSC-Houston North

  • Lone Star College System
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 4 days ago

44729 Location: LSC-Houston North Greenspoint Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star...

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Executive Assistant

  • Autodesk
  • TX
  • 4 days ago
  • TX
  • 4 days ago

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98367 Position Overview At Autodesk, we are obsessed with building tools for people who imagine, design, and make a better world for the 10 billion people living on our...

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Executive Assistant

  • 200 UM Corp (Enterprise)
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

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Salary for Executive Secretary Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

Executive Secretarys in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
15.9%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.1%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executive Secretarys in Texas
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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