Executive Assistant jobs in Stamford, CT

Executive Assistant provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public. Handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people. Being an Executive Assistant manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements. Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports. Additionally, Executive Assistant develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization. Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality. May be responsible for directing and deploying support staff or other resources. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to c-suite executive. The Executive Assistant work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Executive Assistant typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Assistant
  • Sacred Heart Greenwich
  • Greenwich, CT TEMPORARY
  • Executive Assistant to the President- Maternity Leave Replacement

    Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through projects, exploration, discovery, and creativity.  

    We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in inquiry, problem-solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade-level advisors.  

    The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut.  We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

    We are currently seeking a maternity leave replacement for our Executive Assistant to the President from approximately April 1, 2024 until September 6, 2024. The leave replacement will train with the Executive Assistant for 2-3 weeks prior to her leave.  

    Position: Executive Assistant to the President- Maternity Leave Replacement
    Reports to: President
    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Job Summary:
    The Executive Assistant to the President is an integral part of the President’s office who supports the President’s leadership role and provides a full range of administrative and operational tasks to maintain an effective and well-organized office. The Executive Assistant is accessible, approachable, and welcoming, managing confidential situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity. The Executive Assistant embodies and communicates the school’s mission and core values ensuring that the President and Sacred Heart Greenwich are represented in a professional, hospitable, and responsive manner.

    Essential Functions:
    • Manages and supports the President’s daily operations of the school, short and long-term goals, and institutional projects;
    • Provide administrative support to the President, including but not limited to calendar management, event planning and coordination, record keeping, and project management;
    • Maintains the daily schedule for the President and coordinates meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements;
    • Reconcile the President’s school’s credit card use and approve invoices;
    • Prepares and distributes the agenda for the weekly leadership team meetings;
    • Manage all administrative activities in support of the Board of Trustees, including but not limited to: managing the online Board portal, preparing meeting schedules, organizing and coordinating meeting logistics such as facilities and catering, document and presentation preparation, attending meetings and taking minutes, providing appropriate follow up after meetings, and scheduling other committee meetings as needed.
    • Maintains strict confidentiality, uses good judgment and acts with sensitivity in regards to school matters;
    • Manage and maintain the School’s master calendar and all other school calendar platforms;
    • In collaboration with the Human Resources Manager and recruiting agencies, be the point of contact, coordinate and schedule interviews for leadership role positions;
    • In collaboration with the Upper School administrators, coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of of Commencement including, diplomas, Commencement script and logistics for the Commencement Speaker;
    • Coordinates facilities event requests with the Facilities team, and others;
    • Coordinates hospitality and meals for various Board and school functions;
    • Coordinate and plan the annual Leadership Team Retreat;
    • Oversee and manage annual reporting and professional memberships for the school;
    • Prepares emails, memos and correspondence to all constituents as requested on behalf of the President;
    • Works closely with the Director of Dining Services to plan and coordinate special events for Faculty and Staff;
    • Takes the initiative and uses technology to promote the office of the President proactively;
    • Represents the President’s best interests and perspective in interactions and meetings with faculty, staff, parents, students, visitors, and assists by advancing discussions and issues, paving the way for appropriate action by the President;
    • Takes an active part in the life of the school by attending events, contributing to their success, and taking a genuine interest in the teaching and learning that occurs; and
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience and 5 years of experience performing similar responsibilities, preferably in a fast-paced school environment.
    • Excellent work ethic and calm demeanor.
    • Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills required.
    • Must work efficiently and effectively - detail-oriented with excellent writing and editing skills.
    • Proficiency with technology including Google suite, MS Office suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

    Our ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to anticipate the needs of the President and who takes initiative to make the work of the President, Board of Trustees, and Leadership Team efficient and effective. As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.

    To Apply: Interested candidates must complete the on-line application on our website:

    https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment
  • 7 Days Ago

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Executive Assistant
  • Xerox
  • Darien, CT FULL_TIME
  • Description & Requirements Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility About Xerox Holdings CorporationFor more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Har...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Executive Assistant
  • Mary Bolger, LLC
  • Greenwich, CT FULL_TIME
  • Family office strongly rooted in philanthropy looking for detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support senior executive plus one. Base Salary $100-$135K 100% paid medical benefits Hybrid schedule wi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Assistant
  • SunEnergy1
  • Stamford, CT TEMPORARY
  • About Us: SunEnergy1, a leader in cost effective utility scale solar, is a top 5 solar developer. We have pioneered large scale solar power on the East Coast for nearly a decade developing numerous re...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Administrative Assistant
  • Henkel group
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our c...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Executive/Personal Assistant
  • Gerald Group
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant will manage a wide range of administrative, personal, and executive support related tasks, will be able to work independently within guidel...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Executive Assistant
  • North Bridge Staffing Group
  • Greenwich, CT
  • My client is an Global Equities Firm looking to hire a Research Assistant for their Greenwich office. This position is o...
  • 5/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Cynet Systems
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description: Pay Range $25hr - $29hr Essential Job Functions: Manage complex calendars in different time zones. rran...
  • 5/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Howard-Sloan Search
  • New York, NY
  • Investment bank in NYC is hiring an Executive Assistant to support a busy business development team. This role is 4 days...
  • 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Solomon Page
  • New York, NY
  • Our client, the media and marketing industry’s most trusted and connected advisory group that specializes in identifying...
  • 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Atlantic Group
  • Greenwich, CT
  • · Location: Greenwich, CT · Job # 38004 Compensation: $100,000-135,000 base + bonus We are representing an Executive Ass...
  • 5/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn, PC
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Company Description Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn, PC is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected law firms in Nort...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Solomon Page
  • New York, NY
  • Our client is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Office. This person will support only the CEO and wor...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Solomon Page
  • New York, NY
  • Our client is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Office.This person will support only the CEO and work...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643. As of 2017, according to the Census Bureau, the population of Stamford had risen to 131,000, making it the third-largest city in the state (behind Bridgeport and New Haven) and the seventh-largest city in New England. Approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Manhattan, Stamford is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro area which is a part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Stamford is home to four Fortune 500 Companies, nine Fort...
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Income Estimation for Executive Assistant jobs
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Stamford, Connecticut area prices
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