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TEKsystems Executive Assistant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant to add to their growing team. This is a new position for the business due to growth. The EA will administer calendars, help coordinate events, compile reports and presentations in the Microsoft Office Suite, put together memos and meeting packets, manage travel logistics and expenses, and work proactively to support the executives and board in all other needs. The ideal candidate can anticipate needs and take initiative, after getting integrated in the organization.
Confidentiality is very important in this role; people will be vying for the EA's time and information, and this person must be able to say no and manage their executive's time effectively. They will be working with different personalities and organizational needs, so candidates should have a good system of time management already in place.
Top Skills Required:
Experience supporting and working directly with a Board of Directors
Previous experience as an executive assistant/administrator to business leadership
Able to anticipate needs and manage daily tasks without being directed on every task
Excellent written/oral communication skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Workspace (reporting, presentations, memos, calendars)
Highly organized, and able to explain personal organizational strategy
Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing the correct people on the team
Able to conduct daily work at the highest levels of confidence, as this person reports to executive leadership
Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred:
Experience in the finance
Experience in event planning/coordination
Work Environment
On-site 5 days/week in Oak Ridge, TN.
*Only qualified candidates will be contacted
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.