Executive Assistant

Harper Associates; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Associates in Detroit is seeking an experienced C-Suite Executive Administrative Assistant & Travel Coordinator to support executives by managing calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, and providing day-to-day operational support.

You will partner closely with internal stakeholders, using strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive/Admin Assistant or in a similar role.
• Proven experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel and managing executive calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using calendar and scheduling tools to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting, proofreading, and editing professional correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, corporate or professional environment and ability to prioritize requests.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: Manage complex, frequently changing calendars for one or more executives.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and meeting logistics to support effective meetings.
• Travel Coordination: Coordinate comprehensive domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, and required travel documentation.
• Travel Itineraries: Prepare detailed travel itineraries with confirmations, contact information, and contingency plans.
• Travel Monitoring: Monitor travel schedules for changes or disruptions and proactively resolve issues.
• Expense Tracking: Track travel expenses and assist with expense reporting and reimbursements.
• Document Support: Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• File Management: Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Project Support: Assist with special projects, event planning, and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

MS Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant - Corporate Headquarters - Downtown Detroit

Require Domestic and International Travel Coordination

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The Opportunity

As C-Suite Executive Administrative Assistant & Travel Coordinator you will support executives by managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, and providing day-to-day operational support. In this role, you will partner closely with internal stakeholders and use strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: Manage complex, frequently changing calendars for one or more executives.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and meeting logistics to support effective meetings.
• Travel Coordination: Coordinate comprehensive domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, and required travel documentation.
• Travel Itineraries: Prepare detailed travel itineraries with confirmations, contact information, and contingency plans.
• Travel Monitoring: Monitor travel schedules for changes or disruptions and proactively resolve issues.
• Expense Tracking: Track travel expenses and assist with expense reporting and reimbursements.
• Document Support: Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• File Management: Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Project Support: Assist with special projects, event planning, and ad hoc administrative tasks.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive/Admin Assistant or in a similar role.
• Proven experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel and managing executive calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using calendar and scheduling tools to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting, proofreading, and editing professional correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, corporate or professional environment and ability to prioritize requests.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Familiarity with travel booking platforms and expense management systems.
• Experience tracking travel expenses and supporting expense reporting and reimbursements.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Our client offers an exceptional benefit package. This is an in-office position.

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