Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant Are you an Executive Assistant who thrives in a high stakes, client facing environment? One of our most prestigious clients is currently providing a unique opportunity for an exceptional, highly professional Executive Assistant. This key position requires superior business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, organization, time management, and an elevated level of Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Primary Expectations: Provides primary day-to-day support to C-Suite leadership Acts as the face and voice of leadership in various interactions, protecting and preserving their time for high-level activities Arranges complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiles documents for travel-related meetings Organizes and facilitates internal and off-site special events, to include procurement of catering, travel, reservations, entertainment, A/V equipment, etc. Maintains an active calendar of appointments, coordinating multiple schedules; manages budgets, completes expense reports; screens, composes and prepares correspondence Coordinates and tracks the Company’s charitable and community events, including contributions and participants Creates/prepares project reports, spreadsheets, and presentations on a weekly basis Plans, coordinates, and attends monthly Senior Level and Board of Director Meetings Conducts and prepares ad hoc research projects, as directed by leadership Projects a professional image and diplomatically maintains relationships vital to the success of the organization Writes and distributes client memos and content on behalf of leadership Prioritizes conflicting needs; manages problems proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion with little need for direction Thrives within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Qualifications: 5 - 10 years of previous C-level executive support experience required Availability for up to 50% travel Ability to perform under pressure in stressful situations; available as needed, when needed Strong interpersonal, organizational and prioritization proficiencies Excellent verbal and written abilities; exceptional customer service Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism Exhibits flexibility, resourcefulness, self-confidence, and tact Provides detailed event planning experience Dependable, punctual, and able to respond well to direction; works best autonomously after training About Morgan Hunter Since 1986, Morgan Hunter has served Kansas City-area employers to help them meet a range of hiring needs, from temporary staffing to direct-hire placements. Thoughtful and thorough in our approach, we're also responsive and efficient, creating a tailored hiring experience for both employer and job seeker—because everyone deserves to find the right fit.