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Executive Assistant in New York, NY

Executive Assistant Job Description

Requires strong computer and research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal abilities and project coordination experience.Successful candidates provide high-level administrative support and have the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors.Sensitivity to confidential information may be required.

Typical duties: of an executive assistant

Performing office and administrative duties to assist executive managementScreening calls, managing calendars, making travel, meeting and event arrangementsPreparing reports and financial dataTraining and supervising other support staffCustomer relations as required

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Salary for Executive Assistant in New York, NY
79511 - 118414
Low
79511
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
95891
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
118414
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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