Executive & Personal Assistant
- Source: LinkedIn
- Confidential
- $130,000 to $140,000 /yr
- On-site
- New York City
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
Executive & Personal Assistant
Reporting Line Reports directly to the Executive; works in close partnership with the Executive’s current Executive Assistant Location On-site, with flexibility to travel or be reachable in real time as neededAvailability: This role requires a 24/7 mentality, with responsiveness expected outside standard business hours as needed
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Executive & Personal Assistant to support a senior executive across both professional and personal domains. This blended role will work alongside the executive’s current Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include personal support along with day-to-day office management and requires a foundation of executive experience to manage both sides effectively.
The ideal candidate anticipates needs before they’re voiced, moves quickly and decisively, and handles sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion. Success in this role requires sound judgment, a calm and composed presence under pressure, and a natural instinct for identifying and resolving issues before they surface. Strong, proactive communication is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Travel & Real-Time Support
• Manage real-time changes while the executive is on personal or business trips, keeping the executive and all relevant parties informed promptly.
• Coordinate personal and corporate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, itineraries, and reservations.
Business & Office Support
• Communicate with clients and key contacts on the executive’s behalf, ensuring professional and timely correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and materials.
• Support day-to-day office operations and administrative needs as required.
Personal & Household Management
• Manage personal appointments, family logistics, and household scheduling.
• Liaise with household vendors, service providers, and personal contacts as needed.
• Make dinner reservations, schedule doctor appointments, and purchase tickets for events.
• Handle personal shopping, gift buying, returns, and errands.
Administrative & Financial Support
• Prepare and submit personal expense reports.
• Maintain organized records, files, and contact lists.
• Handle ad hoc projects as they arise.
Events & Collaboration
• Assist in researching and planning company events, including budgeting, guest list management, venue sourcing, and vendor coordination.
• Work closely with the Executive Assistant and provide support as needed to ensure seamless coverage across both business and personal priorities.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of administrative experience supporting a C-level executive.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook.
• Absolute discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable representing the executive in communications with clients and external contacts.
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to take direction and follow through independently.
Skills
- reachable
- provide-support
- microsoft-outlook
