Pay Range: $45.50hr - $50.50hr
Job Overview:
An adaptable, tech-forward Executive Assistant supporting the leadership team within the organization's Computational Science and Informatics research and development division. This role drives high-level administrative, operational, and event management operations while leveraging modern AI productivity tools to optimize executive workflows, synthesize key information, and reduce administrative overhead across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to chapter leads and senior executives, proactively managing complex calendars, priorities, and daily operations.
- Manage end-to-end planning and execution of domestic and international travel itineraries, leadership offsites, large-scale department events, and multi-party conferences.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries.
- Manage vendor relationships, candidate interview scheduling, office space planning and moves, and supply inventory.
- Assist with budget preparation, expense tracking, purchase order creation, and invoice reconciliation to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Draft, edit, and format high-impact memos, presentations, reports, and documentation by aggregating and synthesizing data from cross-functional sources.
- Continuously evaluate and streamline administrative workflows using modern digital tools and generative AI to reduce team friction and enhance productivity.
- Represent the department with high polish and professionalism, serving as the administrative lead for new systems, processes, platforms, and training compliance.
- Actively participate in administrative communities of practice to share best practices, implement modern working methods, and support cross-departmental initiatives.
- Exercise sound business judgment, independent initiative, and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive organizational and leadership matters.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) paired with 5+ years of senior executive administrative experience in complex, fast-paced corporate or research and development environments.
- Advanced proficiency in modern cloud-based productivity suites, such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
- Hands-on experience using generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt writing techniques to synthesize information, automate routine workflows, and collaborate effectively with AI-fluent leadership.
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to prioritize and execute under shifting timelines.
- Poised written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of managing confidential and sensitive strategic information.