Executive Assistant to CEO & Board — Strategic Ops & Travel

Howard Hughes Communities; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k plan

Generous PTO policy

Premium medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Howard Hughes Communities is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Board of Directors. The role requires discretion, judgment, and the ability to manage a fast-paced real estate organization across time zones.

Responsibilities include calendar management, expense processing, international travel arrangements, and preparation of briefing materials. The role also supports governance activities and coordinating with senior leadership on cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting a C-suite executive.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive correspondence and polished presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, and secure board portals.

Responsibilities

• Own and proactively manage an extremely active calendar for the CEO and Board, coordinating meetings, travel, and commitments.
• Prepare and process expense reports and corporate-card reconciliations.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel for the CEO, executive leadership, and Board members.
• Draft routine correspondence and prepare briefing materials for meetings; capture decisions and follow-up items.

Skills

Executive support

Time management

Executive communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Board portals

Expense systems

Document management

Job description

Howard Hughes Communities is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Board of Directors. The role requires discretion, judgment, and the ability to manage a fast-paced real estate organization across time zones.

Responsibilities include calendar management, expense processing, international travel arrangements, and preparation of briefing materials. The role also supports governance activities and coordinating with senior leadership on cross-functional projects.