Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Weekday (YC W21); Chandigarh; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This entry-level role focuses on providing comprehensive administrative support to the leadership team in a fast-paced IT services context.

You will manage the CEO’s calendar, coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare presentations, and handle confidential information with discretion. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to multitask

Qualifications

• Executive Assistant experience preferred; entry level accepted.
• Strong calendar and schedule management required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, meetings, calls, and day-to-day schedule
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, agendas, meeting rooms, and follow-ups
• Prepare presentations, reports, documents, meeting notes, and other executive-level communications
• Act as a point of contact between the CEO and internal teams, clients, partners, investors, and other stakeholders
• Track important action items, deadlines, and follow-ups arising from meetings and discussions
• Assist the CEO in preparing for meetings by gathering relevant information, documents, and updates
• Handle confidential and sensitive business information with a high level of discretion
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, and related logistics when required
• Support the CEO with personal and professional administrative tasks as needed
• Maintain organized records, documents, correspondence, and executive files
• Follow up with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks assigned by the CEO
• Assist with special projects, research, business initiatives, and ad-hoc assignments from the leadership team
• Help improve administrative processes and create systems that make executive workflows more efficient

Skills

Calendar management

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Presentation skills

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Seniority level: Entry level

Min Experience: 0-8 years

Location: Mohali, Punjab, India, Chandigarh, India, Panchkula, Haryana, India

JobType: full-time

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the CEO’s schedule and day-to-day activities run smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who possesses excellent communication and organizational skills and can handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Candidates with prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Management Trainee, or in a coordination-heavy role are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, meetings, calls, and day-to-day schedule
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, agendas, meeting rooms, and follow-ups
• Prepare presentations, reports, documents, meeting notes, and other executive-level communications
• Act as a point of contact between the CEO and internal teams, clients, partners, investors, and other stakeholders
• Track important action items, deadlines, and follow-ups arising from meetings and discussions
• Assist the CEO in preparing for meetings by gathering relevant information, documents, and updates
• Handle confidential and sensitive business information with a high level of discretion
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, and related logistics when required
• Support the CEO with personal and professional administrative tasks as needed
• Maintain organized records, documents, correspondence, and executive files
• Follow up with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks assigned by the CEO
• Assist with special projects, research, business initiatives, and ad-hoc assignments from the leadership team
• Help improve administrative processes and create systems that make executive workflows more efficient

Good-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant
• Strong calendar and schedule management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, and documents
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing requirements
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and confident interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is dependable, mature, highly organized, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities. The candidate should be comfortable interacting with senior leadership and demonstrate a professional approach in every interaction.