Executive Assistant

XML LTD

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Computer Skills, Consulting, English Language, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Financial Administration, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manage Agenda, Microsoft Office, Network Administration/Management, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Schedule Development, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Executive Assistant is responsible for delivering strategic administrative support to the VP and General Managers. This role requires independent, proactive, and highly confidential support within a fast-changing, complex global environment. The incumbent must constantly evaluate priorities and manage frequent schedule adjustments with professional poise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Calendar Management: Maintain the VP's calendar with a long-term view, autonomously determining priorities when conflicts arise and consulting with senior leadership teams as necessary.

  • Communication & Screening: Read and screen high volumes of emails, utilizing professional judgment to track actions and ensure rapid, efficient responses.

  • Executive Liaison: Work closely with the VP to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, ensuring consistent follow-up on critical items.

  • Logistics & Travel: Arrange detailed and accurate international travel logistics, ensuring cost-effective and business-efficient arrangements.

  • Meeting Coordination: Plan and organize leadership team meetings, managing agendas, logistics, and attendance while logging and tracking progress against action items.

  • Financial Administration: Organize and process expense reports, ensuring all supporting documents and codes are accurate and compliant.

  • Process Improvement: Exercise judgment to manage workflow effectively, improving procedures and meeting demanding deadlines through innovative problem-solving.

  • Stakeholder Networking: Build and maintain a global network of contacts across the business to ensure an efficient working environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: Substantial proven experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership.

  • Communication: Full fluency in English is mandatory for global interaction.

  • Confidentiality: Exceptional ability to manage restricted and sensitive information with the highest degree of discretion.

  • Technical Proficiency: High level of PC literacy, including expert-level MS Office applications and the ability to quickly master new corporate software.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working across diverse organizational boundaries, time zones, and cultures.

  • Attitude: A professional, flexible, and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

About the Company

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