Clayton Services is searching for an Executive Assistant to join a thriving company in Northwest Houston. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the executive leadership team.
Executive Assistant Responsibilities: Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director and/or other assigned leadership staff.
Performs clerical and administrative tasks, including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for senior staff.
Arranges travel and accommodations for executives.
Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
Receives incoming communication or memos on behalf of senior staff, reviews contents to determine their importance, and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff.
Performs office tasks, including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic bookkeeping.
Performs additional duties as assigned by executives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Executive Assistant Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
Able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Executive Assistant Education and Experience: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
At least four years of related experience is required.
Executive Assistant Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.