BURKE+CO.
THE GIST:
Our client, a notable executive search firm, seeks an Executive Assistant to support a busy partner who is looking for a right-hand. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with an unmatched work ethic. This is a great opportunity to work with a high-powered partner at a prestigious search firm!
THE NITTY GRITTY:
- Juggle your executive’s busy calendar, scheduling, and coordinating appointments
- Organize domestic and international travel arrangements
- Prepare and review expense reports and purchase requisitions
- Work in conjunction with other departmental administrative assistants
- Serves as client and candidate liaison, assisting consultant in maintenance of daily project activities
- Provides ongoing project management assistance with complex and confidential assignments
- Works closely and effectively with consultant and research department to ensure deadlines are met and client and candidate needs are served
- Produce high quality client and candidate deliverables with a hands-on approach, ensuring completion within the designated timeline
- Prioritize conflicting needs; handles matter efficiently, proactively, and follows - through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressure
- Take a proactive approach during the consultant’s absence to minimize effect to the client
- Builds positive relationships and interfaces with high-level executive candidates (Fortune 500 client executives & candidates) involved in highly confidential projects
THE ESSENTIALS:
- 5+ years of experience in an administrative support role
- Impeccable grammar and superb writing skills
- Direct and friendly communicator
- Exceptionally smart, proactive, and adaptable to new situations
- Stellar communication skills to work directly with clients
- Proactive attitude with the ability to be adaptable in changing situations
- Strong customer orientation - delivers a 5 star customer experience
- Superb organizational skills with an attention to detail
- PC experience required
THE CHERRY ON TOP:
- Passionate team & opportunity to partner with an impressive leader
- Work/life balance, happy hours, team building events, fun culture + more!
LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
COMPENSATION: Base salary: $80,000/yr - $95,000/yr + overtime + bonus + benefits + perks (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)
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