Executive Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in Morrisotwn, New Jersey. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities with confidence and discretion. The role combines executive support, communication coordination, and project follow-through to help leaders operate effectively across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex business and personal scheduling for executive leadership, ensuring meetings, priorities, and follow-up items are coordinated efficiently.

• Prepare agendas, draft correspondence, screen communications, and help manage interactions with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Arrange detailed travel itineraries, including air, hotel, ground transportation, and related logistics, while adjusting plans as schedules change.

• Track cross-functional initiatives, monitor deadlines, identify obstacles, and help drive progress to completion.

• Support senior leaders by organizing information flow, prioritizing requests, and maintaining alignment across internal teams.

• Handle confidential business matters with sound judgment, professionalism, and a high level of discretion.

• Represent executive leadership in communications with colleagues, external partners, board-level contacts, and other key audiences.

• Produce reports, maintain organized records, and deliver day-to-day administrative support that keeps operations running smoothly.

• Coordinate team communications and assist with planning on-site meetings, offsite gatherings, and other executive-related events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience providing direct executive support to C-level leadership.

• At least 5 years of experience in a Fortune 500 company or a high-growth Series B startup or beyond.

• Ability to work in a hybrid setting based in Morristown, New Jersey.

• Willingness to maintain flexibility for extended hours or occasional weekend support when needed.

• Strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong project coordination abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new scheduling and project management tools quickly.

Compensation

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