Senior Executive Assistant: Calendar, Travel & Projects

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership with calendar management, travel planning, and proactive operations oversight. You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and handle confidential communications to keep executives informed and efficient.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage travel itineraries, and contribute to the organization of critical events and projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative or executive-level support.
• Experience managing multiple executive calendars and prioritizing competing commitments.
• Experience arranging domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interactions with executives, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior executives.
• Manage complex calendars and scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and meeting agendas.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized files and confidential information.
• Backup coverage with other administrative team members.
• Support special projects and company events.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

MS Office

Organization

Discretion

Independent

Team collaboration

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership with calendar management, travel planning, and proactive operations oversight. You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and handle confidential communications to keep executives informed and efficient.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage travel itineraries, and contribute to the organization of critical events and projects.