Assistant, Executive

Job description

Assistant, Executive The Executive Assistant provides confidential professional secretarial and administrative support to an Executive Officer of ABS. The professional may also provide general administrative assistance to entire department staff members as necessary. Frequent contact with Board & Committee Members is required for the coordination of agenda items, hotel accommodations, meeting schedules, attendance, or other Board or Committee-related issues. Works closely with the Executive Assistant to the 'Chairman of ABS' in the coordination of high-level industry meetings or social events. Can designate a member of the administrative support staff, i.e., exempt, or non-exempt administrative/clerical support staff to work on such projects. What You Will Do: - Uses independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities and takes the initiative to handle routine and semi-routine matters - Maintains schedule of appointments and meetings, keeps track of, travel schedules, and informs direct reports of same. - Screens phone calls, take clear and complete messages, and directs calls to the appropriate individual. Where appropriate, directly handles routine and semi-routine matters on b...