Executive Assistant - St. Louis, United States - McCarthy Building

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    Position Summary : High level administrative support to leaders of our Central Region Executive Committee. This person will manage all administrative functions for these roles. Reporting & Working Relationships:
  • Reports to the Vice President of Human Resources for Central Region, the Regional President, and the Business Unit Leader of the St. Louis Market.
  • Supports additional executives and personnel as assigned
  • Interacts regularly with other region executives and corporate department heads
  • Serves as contact for clients and their Executive Assistants
  • Works with fellow Executive Assistants to effectively manage the administrative functions of the office and support philanthropic activities in St. Louis, MO.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with executives and manage up to increase their effectiveness and efficiency
  • Extensive high-level calendar and schedule management
  • Schedule, plan and coordinate internal and external meetings, lunches/dinners, interviews, video conferences and conference calls
  • Coordinate all travel and accommodations
  • Coordinate and plan events including but not limited to conferences, seminars, large meetings, special events, fundraisers, golf tournaments, team builds, etc.
  • Maintain contacts and manage client follow-up calls and meetings
  • Project manage the administration of key executive initiatives to ensure that they are completed with high quality and within the deadline
  • Compose and produce a variety of business correspondence, reports, confidential documents and/or forms
  • Track, maintain and report on various data to support executives
  • Prepare and process expense reports
  • Review and process invoices and check requests
  • Order break room and office supplies
  • Provide front desk and switchboard coverage as required
  • Perform basic administrative and support functions for office
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned
  • Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience in 500+ size company and at least 5 of those years supporting VP level or above
  • Able to assist multiple executives with competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Forward-thinking and has an ability and willingness to anticipate needs/issues and be proactive
  • Solution driven
  • Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a demonstrated ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and discretion is critical
  • High proficiency in calendaring using Microsoft Outlook
  • High proficiency with Word, Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote and PowerPoint programs
  • Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities for executives and work non-traditional hours as needed
  • Willingness to partner with Executives to achieve a high-performing partnership and department
  • Ability to partner with executives and the administrative team to meet the needs of the office
  • Ability to compose non-routine correspondence on own initiative
  • Event and meeting coordination experience
  • Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet daily deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and solid follow through
  • Ability to write and communicate effectively