Reporting directly to the COO, the Executive Assistant provides high level administrative, operational and project support and serves as primary point of contact for the President and other C-suite members as assigned. The Executive Assistant organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts along with overseeing special projects. Must be create and enjoy working within a community bank environment that is employee focused, results-driven and community oriented. Possess strong written, verbal communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. This role is required to work on physical bank premises.
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travels-related meetings.
- Communicates directly, and on behalf of the Executive with Board members, customers, employees, and others, on matters related to the Executive initiatives
- Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Executive, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
- Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Executive's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
- Works closely and effectively with the Executive to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Executive updated
- Responsible for limited financial decisions around the approval and system authorization of Overdrafts, wire transfers and immediate credit on deposits within a defined limit
- Builds relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the Executive, some of which may have widespread organizational impact
- Successfully completes deliverables including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other task as required by the role.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED, or some college
- 5-7 years minimum supporting C-Level Executives, preferable in the banking industry
Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms; basic keyboarding and calculator skills; must be able to perform math and carry out complex written instructions
- Travel to a variety of locations to perform work and/or attend meetings as require
- Work may occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential functions of the position
- Lifting in an office setting up to 30lbs.