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Executive Assistant
<p>Our client, a growing aerospace organization in Poway, is seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the President &amp; CEO. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to executive leadership.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be proactive, polished, and comfortable handling confidential information while ensuring the CEO&#39;s day-to-day operations run smoothly.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the President &amp; CEO</li><li>Manage a complex calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-up items</li><li>Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodations</li><li>Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive materials</li><li>Serve as a professional point of contact for internal teams, clients, vendors, and business partners</li><li>Track action items and follow up with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met</li><li>Assist with board meetings, leadership meetings, and executive events</li><li>Maintain highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion</li><li>Coordinate special projects and research on behalf of the CEO</li><li>Help prioritize incoming requests and ensure important matters receive timely attention</li><li>Partner with other members of the administrative and leadership teams to support organizational priorities</li><li>Assist with other executive and office initiatives as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>5+ years of experience supporting a CEO, President, Founder, or senior executive</li><li>Strong calendar management and organizational skills</li><li>Experience coordinating complex meetings, travel, and executive communications</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through</li><li>Ability to manage confidential information with a high level of discretion</li><li>Comfortable working independently and anticipating the needs of an executive</li><li>Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment</li><li>Professional, polished, and approachable communication style</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Poway, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a growing aerospace organization in Poway, is seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the President &amp; CEO. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to executive leadership.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be proactive, polished, and comfortable handling confidential information while ensuring the CEO&#39;s day-to-day operations run smoothly.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the President &amp; CEO</li><li>Manage a complex calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-up items</li><li>Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodations</li><li>Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other executive materials</li><li>Serve as a professional point of contact for internal teams, clients, vendors, and business partners</li><li>Track action items and follow up with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met</li><li>Assist with board meetings, leadership meetings, and executive events</li><li>Maintain highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion</li><li>Coordinate special projects and research on behalf of the CEO</li><li>Help prioritize incoming requests and ensure important matters receive timely attention</li><li>Partner with other members of the administrative and leadership teams to support organizational priorities</li><li>Assist with other executive and office initiatives as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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