Overview
COMPANY : Real Estate
POSITION : Personal / Executive Assistant
LOCATION : New York, NY (onsite 5 days)
HOURS : 8:30am – 5:30pm with flexibility; connectivity outside of work hours / weekends
COMPENSATION : Up to $130K
- DOE plus discretionary bonus
BACHELOR'S DEGREE : Required
Our client, one of the most established developers, owners, and managers of residential and commercial spaces in New York City, is seeking a Personal / Executive Assistant to support four executives alongside another EA. About 80% of the work will be personal support and 20% business-related tasks. The role involves managing daily operations, anticipating needs, and ensuring both personal and professional priorities run seamlessly. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, proactive with a 24 / 7 mindset, willing to take on any task, big or small, and is collaborative, kind, and team oriented.
Responsibilities
- Meticulously organize and coordinate four owners daily calendars including but not limited to scheduling appointments, coordinating logistics for any events / engagements, dinner reservations, and handling special event invitations on behalf of the owners.
- Gatekeep and streamline communication, ensuring the owners receive critical updates.
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment; manage competing demands and frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Ability to compose letters, emails, and other professional documents.
- Assist owners in preparation for internal and external meetings by managing organizational communication, scheduling, and logistics.
- Manage all aspects of complex international and domestic travel for the family, including flights (commercial and private), hotels, and transportation.
- Research and vet hotels, restaurants, and experiences, ensuring the highest standards.
- Adapt quickly to last-minute changes in travel plans.
- Work with trusted travel agents to ensure seamless arrangements.
- Coordinate special events such as social gatherings.
- Assist in answering the executives phone lines and direct calls as needed to staff.
- Maintain and update executives contacts and other similar systems.
- Distribute mail.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of necessary office supplies; order supplies as needed to keep basic supplies stocked, and to fulfill special requests from owners.
- Continually look for ways to evolve and improve the operational efficiency of systems and processes impacting owners and office operations.
- Maintain responsibility for general office upkeep and look and feel. This includes keeping kitchen and supply areas stocked, clean, and functional.
- Liaise with the family office regarding bill payments, personal expenses, and financial tracking.
- Handle medical appointments, insurance claims, and new doctor / dentist setups for the family.
- Act as a point of contact for the familys children, assisting with logistics, scheduling, and general coordination.
- Liaise with household staff (including nannies, chefs, drivers, house managers), ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Work on assigned projects and other administrative duties as needed.
- Run errands as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree.
- 2+ years as a similar role, preferably in a related field and / or with a small fast-paced company.
- Real Estate rental experience a plus.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail, along with good judgment and decision-making with a high level of confidence and discretion.
- Mature, adaptable, and a self-starter, but also a team player who can share and handle shifting priorities.
- Articulate and Professional able to communicate efficiently and effectively to team members and owners (verbal and written) and represent the company at the highest level.
- Willing to do both simple and complex tasks no ego.
- A creative thinker who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and think from a solution-oriented perspective.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat with an emphasis on Outlook. Should possess the ability to quickly acclimate to technology after training.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and perform under pressure
- Must have a positive and go-getter attitude
- Flexible and available; this is not a 9-5 role, and occasional weekend or after-hours availability is required.
- Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required
- The salary range posted for this New York City-based position is a good faith estimate. Actual salary may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, level, experience, and qualifications for the role.