Executive Assistant - Job Description (1)
Executive Assistant - Job Description (1)
This position is a key supporting role with a high level of responsibility and impact.
This position will primarily work with the Managing Director and Executive Team
in reporting, planning, scheduling, and organizing tasks to keep time and
attention focused on company goals, projects, and priorities.
Work Habits:
Primary Responsibilities:
Schedule Management
This may include setting up travel, meetings, speaking engagements and other
appointments for the Managing Director. In addition to making appointments,
this involves ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts and ensuring maximum
effectiveness and time utilization in the Managing Director s calendar.
Office Management
Communications
Information Preparation
This role may be involved in preparing and formatting information for internal
and external distribution. This may include compiling data for reports, creating
computerized presentations, writing reports, formatting employee
communications, editing, proofreading and other information preparation duties.
In carrying out this work the person in this role needs to research, collect or
prepare documents, verify the facts, ensure completeness and have materials
ready in a timely manner.
Data Analysis
Using a combination of computer and critical thinking skills the individual will
need to analyse data and create reports that enhance decision making across
various areas of the business.
Managing Complexity
There are times when the person in this role will need to juggle many tasks
simultaneously. Success in this role will require the individual to plan, prioritize
and manage multiple tasks with multiple deadlines. They will be expected to
delegate responsibility for efficient and time-bound management of activities.
They will need to delegate and/or supervise and coordinate support functions,
while ensuring completion of all tasks.
Discretion : The individual in this role will have access to information about many
forms of confidential and sensitive information. Being able to maintain
confidentiality and exercise discretion is essential for success in this role.
Key Qualities and Skill Sets required for success in the position:
• Accountability
• Trustworthy
• Multitasking Abilities
• Proactive
• Flexibility
• Team Player
• Organizational Skills
• Communications Skills
• Planning & Execution Skills
• Troubleshooting
• Detail-oriented
• Project Management
• Tactful
• Decision - Making abilities.
• Disciplined
• Innovative Approaches