Executive Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior leadership in the Detroit area. The role requires proactive, discreet professionals who can manage complex priorities and collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing leadership documents, and overseeing travel logistics across domestic and international locations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support to senior leadership.
• Strong calendar management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating communications across regions with global stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership activities, and special projects, ensuring planning and execution.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, agendas, and other leadership documents.
• Manage complex schedules and priorities, including across locations and time zones.
• Act as central point of contact between leadership, internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including logistics.
• Draft, review, and coordinate professional communications for senior leaders.
• Monitor and reconcile business expenses while maintaining records.
• Anticipate business needs, address challenges, and drive operational efficiency.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Discretion

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

We are seeking a highly polished and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex priorities, and excels at working with executives, stakeholders, and teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership activities, and special projects, ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, agendas, and other business documentation for leadership use.
• Manage complex schedules and competing priorities, including coordination across multiple locations and time zones.
• Act as a central point of contact between leadership, internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Draft, review, and coordinate professional communications on behalf of senior leaders.
• Monitor and reconcile business expenses while maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Anticipate business needs, address challenges proactively, and help drive operational efficiency.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing administrative support to senior leadership or executive-level professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, priorities, communications, and business activities in a complex environment.
• Experience interacting with global stakeholders and coordinating communications across regions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with sound judgment, diplomacy, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting multiple leaders or functional areas.
• Exposure to international business operations and global travel coordination.
• Familiarity with executive leadership meetings, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.