CEO Partner & Strategic Executive Assistant (Hybrid, NYC)

Scion Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation up to $150,00

Health/medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement with employer contributions

Flexible PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Scion Staffing has engaged to locate a Senior Executive Assistant for a global organization, based in New York, NY. The role blends executive support with strategic coordination, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration, directly supporting the CEO.

The ideal candidate is polished, proactive, highly organized, and discreet, capable of managing a complex calendar, travel, and communications while partnering with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing high-level support directly to a CEO and/or C-suite executives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate beyond traditional administrative support through strategic coordination and project ownership.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities with discretion.
• Polished executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern collaboration platforms; comfortable with AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, managing calendars, priorities, communications, and executive workflow.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, and decision-support materials.
• Coordinate CEO-sponsored projects and cross-functional initiatives, tracking deliverables and removing roadblocks.
• Act as liaison between the CEO, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Organize leadership meetings, offsites, events, and business reviews with agendas and follow-up.
• Manage domestic and international travel, expenses, and executive reporting with confidentiality.

Skills

Executive support

Strategic coordination

Project ownership

Discretion

Communication (written & verbal)

AI-enabled tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaborative platforms

Travel planning software

Job description

Scion Staffing has engaged to locate a Senior Executive Assistant for a global organization, based in New York, NY. The role blends executive support with strategic coordination, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration, directly supporting the CEO.

The ideal candidate is polished, proactive, highly organized, and discreet, capable of managing a complex calendar, travel, and communications while partnering with senior leaders and external stakeholders.