Senior Associate and Operations Coordinator - Virtual, USA

Kelly Services Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate and Operations Coordinator in a virtual role accountable for supporting executive leadership and managing multifaceted projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and extensive experience in executive administrative support within higher education or similar fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive-level administrative support in a higher education setting preferred.
• 5+ years of experience providing project management support in an executive search firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Vice President and Managing Director with administrative tasks.
• Managing tasks in a dynamic, executive-facing environment.
• Collaborating closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective listening

Strong decision-making

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

12803 - Senior Associate and Operations Coordinator - Virtual, USA

USA | HR/Talent Acquisition | Full-time

Job Reference: 12803 - Posted 09-Jun-2025

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

OurSenior Associate and Operations Coordinatoris accountable for:

• Supporting the Vice President and Managing Director, as well as other senior executives with executive administrative tasks and project management responsibilities
• Blending project management skills with executive support to collaborate closely with firm leadership and cross-functional teams
• Exhibiting a high level of discretion while maintaining strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Managing tasks in a dynamic, executive-facing environment that caters to executive-level clients, ensuring seamless operations
• Demonstrating the ability to balance and execute various responsibilities within a hybrid role at Greenwood Asher & Associates

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience ofexecutive leveladministrative support in a higher education setting preferred
• 5+ years of experience providing project management support inan executive search firm is preferred
• Advanced knowledge in maintaining multiple calendars, videoconferencing links, coordinating meetings and taking meeting minutes when appropriate, and resolving scheduling conflicts
• Critical thinking, effective listening, and strong decision-making skills to develop sound solutions / recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and planning skills, with effective time management to support multiple projects and executive leaders simultaneously
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain high degree of confidentiality with sensitive matters
• Must be able to work eastern or central time zone hours

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People | Benefits at Kelly .

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.