Executive Assistant

Crane Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support for senior executives in Los Angeles. The role involves complex scheduling, travel coordination, document preparation, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates should have at least five years of executive support experience and exceptional organizational and communication skills. The position emphasizes discretion, confidentiality, and professional representation of the

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of executive-level administrative support experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in Office applications preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, meetings, and daily agendas.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Prepare reports for executives and leadership.
• Coordinate meetings, venues, catering, and tech support.
• Monitor emails and respond on behalf of leadership as appropriate.
• Support staff meetings by preparing agendas and follow-ups.
• Process expense reports and track submissions.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Calendar management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support requiring exceptional judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism. This role manages complex scheduling, travel, communication, and administrative functions for senior executives. The Executive Assistant serves as a key liaison between executives, internal leaders, employees, and external stakeholders. This position ensures the efficient operations of the executive office and represents the organization with discretion and professionalism at all times.

Essential Functions

• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate commitments, and prepare daily agendas.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, ground transportation, lodging, and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports for executives and leadership.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site meetings, including venue selection, logistics, catering, and technology support.
• Monitor executive email inboxes and respond proactively on behalf of leadership when appropriate.
• Support staff meetings and business reviews by preparing agendas, taking notes, and coordinating follow-up.
• Prepare and track expense reports for executives and ensure timely submission.
• Receive, prioritize, and manage incoming phone calls and messages for executives.
• Plan and manage corporate meetings and events, including all-hands meetings, employee events, and executive functions.
• Manage corporate mobile devices, including ordering, upgrades, replacements, and monthly invoice processing.
• Provide administrative support to senior leadership as needed, including document preparation and calendar coordination.
• Assist with office facilities coordination, including maintenance requests and communication with cleaning services.
• Maintain filing systems for contracts, agreements, and corporate documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, including training new employees on office systems and coordinating travel for candidates.
• Process travel documents such as passports and international visas.
• Support payroll and HR tasks, such as timekeeping submissions and new-hire system setup.
• Order and maintain office supplies; ensure equipment such as printers is stocked and maintained.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, faxing, and occasional errands.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor projects, verify invoice accuracy, and confirm receipts with Receiving to support timely AP processing.
• Assist with intercompany purchasing between the Los Angeles and Germany offices by preparing purchase orders, tracking updates, confirming shipping timelines, and communicating status as needed; this responsibility represents less than 10% of the role.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of executive-level administrative support experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in Microsoft Office applications, administrative science, or customer relations preferred.
• Familiarity with office administration practices and professional communication standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office technology.
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the capacity to work well with diverse teams.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage workload efficiently while proactively anticipating needs and resolving issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with executives, employees, vendors, and external partners.

Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.