Executive Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership on a contract basis.

The role focuses on managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and producing business documents with discretion. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in executive support, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and superb organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Proven experience managing complex and frequently changing calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and meeting materials.
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries as needed.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
• Process expense reports and support day-to-day executive administrative needs.
• Act as a point of contact for executives, managing communications and inquiries.
• Assist with special projects and provide general office support as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Travel arrangements

Administrative support

Discretion

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant Job in San Diego, CA

LHH has partnered with a respected healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and providing high-level administrative support. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and meeting materials.
• Arrange travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries as needed.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
• Process expense reports and support day-to-day executive administrative needs.
• Act as a point of contact for executives, managing communications and inquiries.
• Assist with special projects and provide general office support as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Proven experience managing complex and frequently changing calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and discretion.

Additional Details:

Location:

Fully onsite in La Jolla, CA

Duration:

Contract

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay:

$38.00-$48.00/hour, depending on experience

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to make an immediate impact while supporting executive leadership within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Pay Details: $38.00 to $48.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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