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Robert Half Executive Assistant in The Woodlands, Texas

Description

A company based out of The Woodlands is seeking an Executive Assistant for a remote opportunity. This will be a contract to hire opportunity and will require a minimum of 10 years’ experience supporting C-Suite Executives. If you are interested and qualified in this role, please apply today!

Responsible for all activities related to executing the annual company meetings. The company meeting draws a global audience and allows attendees to share research, explore new ideas, build career opportunities, and collaborate on future projects. More than 35 organizations meet under the company banner to conduct society/organization business, contribute to the scientific/scholarly program, and provide networking and learning opportunities for their members and the broad community.

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant (EA) works directly with the Executive Director and Meeting Director to ensure the strategic goals and programmatic initiatives of the company are met. As a key daily contributor to the leadership team, the EA provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Meeting Director, Board of Directors and Board appointed committees and task forces. The EA develops and carries out operational plans necessary for a wide range of activities as noted in the Key Responsibilities below. The position is full time, fully remote, and requires occasional travel ( 4-6 trips per year).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to Executive Director and COMPANY Meeting Director, through scheduling of calls and calendar invitations and tracking completion of action items

  • Schedule calls and meetings with governance, faculty leadership, and vendors as needed for strategic growth and driven initiatives.

  • Maintain a deep understanding of the company strategic goals and programmatic initiatives; with Executive Team develop and carry out project plan to achieve these; track performance to schedule or metrics

  • Create reports, charts, documentation of company meeting outcomes, procedures or policies, presentation slides

  • Work closely with the Executive Director and/or Meeting Director to prepare and plan for monthly Board-driven committee and sub-committee planning calls, as needed.

  • Administrative support of timelines, agendas and meeting needs for the Program Committee, Workshop Committee, and Presidential Plenary Planning Work Group.

  • Arrange and manage board travel logistics, budgets and reimbursements

  • Clear, professional communication with stakeholders by phone, email and social media platforms; rapid escalation of problems or issues to ensure timely awareness and resolution.

  • Works closely with the team to provide detailed information and guidance to external vendors (hotels, venues, graphic design, marketing, caterers, etc.) to ensure performance expectations and timelines are met; negotiate with service providers to align with event budgets and to ensure maximum value

  • Research and analyze potential partners/suppliers, market trends as needed.

    Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/experience

Experience & Skills:

  • 5+ years in senior executive support position; CEO/executive director-level preferred

  • Demonstrated success coordinating and completing multiple, complex projects and supporting multiple senior leaders

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Detail oriented and strong proofreading skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and prepare clear communications

  • Proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills; able to exercise good judgment on escalation and to apply discretion and diplomacy in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

  • Ability to work in a collegial environment where energetic collaboration and dependability is essential

  • High level of initiative and ability to multitask while working remotely.

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to confidential matters

  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, including creation of charts and graphs

  • Experience in a nonprofit or educational environment preferred.

  • Ability to travel

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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