Executive Assistant
The Nerdery
(Bloomington, Minnesota)We are a custom software design and development company. We help clients succeed by measurably impacting the world around us through technology.
The Executive Assistant to the Executive Committee (EC) and plays a highly visible and key support role. The position requires an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys supporting organizational leadership in a variety of ways. This role requires someone who is flexible, thrives in a fast paced environment while being resourceful and has the ability to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities for CEO include:
- Supports the CEO directly and as such manages a variety of projects
- Actively manages the CEO’s calendar, appointments and scheduling including making him aware of both his business and personal commitments
- Provides "Project Management" assistance to the CEO on a variety of topics, including monthly all employee meetings to review company health and goals, speaking engagements, board meetings and the corporate calendar
- Produces/Project manages the design and production of the quarterly report.
- Coordinates with internal communication team to promote consistent messaging from executive committee.
- Proactively works with EC Executive Committee to ensure they meet deadlines on key deliverables established by the CEO
- Builds relationships externally with key vendors and clients to assist the CEO with Client Management activities
- Represent the company and its culture well given this role can be the first point of contact for clients and potential clients
- Sets up meeting rooms and ensures food and/or beverage are appropriately ordered for all meetings
- Coordinates all travel arrangements and related travel itineraries and agendas.
- Submits timely expense reports.
- Other key responsibilities as assigned by the CEO
Key responsibilities for Executive Committee include:
- Supports the Executive Committee directly and as such manages a variety of projects
- Manages calendar, appointments and scheduling
- Provides "Project Management" assistance to the Executive Committee on a variety of topics, assisting as needed to ensure key deliverables are met in the organization
- Proactively works with Executive Committee to ensure they meet deadlines on key deliverables established by the CEO
- Works collaboratively across the organization to assist in the coordination of meetings, projects, and deliverables as assigned by the Executive Committee
- Sets up meeting rooms and ensures food and/or beverage are appropriately ordered for all meetings
- Coordinates occasional travel arrangements and related travel itineraries, agendas, and expense reports.
- Other key responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Committee
Additional responsibilities and expectations include:
- Filling in at the main reception desk as a back-up when needed
- Providing support on certain projects for The Nerdery’s owners
- Standard hours Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- May be required to work more than 40-hours/week
- May be required to be available outside of standard hours for ad hoc business purposes
- Understands the importance of superb client service as a representative of The Nerdery
- High energy, positive personality with enthusiasm
- Experience with managing Google calendars
- The ability to work independently and appropriately handle confidential information
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Independent judgment to plan, prioritize and execute a diverse workload
- The ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
- Demonstrated poise, tact and professionalism
- The ability to meet tight deadlines and be nimble enough to change direction multiple times within a day, week or month
- Highly proficient with PowerPoint and other presentation software
- Desire to learn new technologies
- Creative thinker who is not afraid to experiment with new ways of doing things
Education/Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of executive administrative support experience in a fast paced service business
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