We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in Ohio within the telecom services industry. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who can keep executive operations running smoothly, communicate with professionalism, and manage competing demands in a fast-moving environment. The role calls for sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion while partnering across internal teams and external contacts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership, ensuring daily activities and priorities are organized effectively.<br>• Oversee complex calendar scheduling, coordinate meetings, and adjust plans quickly as business needs change.<br>• Create and refine correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials for executive use.<br>• Arrange travel logistics, itineraries, and related meeting details to support business objectives.<br>• Serve as a point of coordination between leadership, internal departments, and external business partners.<br>• Monitor developments within the telecommunications and carrier services space to help leadership stay informed.<br>• Maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive information, executive communications, and business documentation.<br>• Support executive meeting preparation by organizing agendas, materials, follow-up items, and scheduling needs.
<p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Our client in Akron, Ohio is seeking a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the company President. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs while managing multiple priorities. The position involves significant travel coordination, event planning, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership, marketing, finance, and community partners. This is a direct hire position that is in office but can switch to hybrid after 90 days.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Executive Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to the President, anticipating needs and ensuring seamless daily operations</li><li>Manage a complex calendar including meetings, events, travel, and recurring commitments</li><li>Prepare weekly planners and provide ongoing updates regarding schedule changes and priorities</li></ul><p><strong>Travel & Event Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate frequent domestic travel (with occasional international travel), including itineraries, registrations, lodging, transportation, and conference logistics</li><li>Manage travel expenses and collaborate with Finance on expense reports and billing</li><li>Assist with planning annual conferences, often beginning preparations immediately after prior events conclude</li><li>Help organize team events, staff meetings, and company functions</li><li>Arrange catering, lunches, and logistics for meetings and internal gatherings</li></ul><p><strong>Community & Marketing Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with coordination of community events and sponsorships, including purchasing tables and managing related logistics</li><li>Collaborate with marketing teams on conferences, materials, and event preparation</li><li>Help prepare presentation materials for staff meetings and organizational communications</li><li>Maintain communication with various external organizations and partners</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Prior Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience preferred</li><li>Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li><li>Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate executive needs</li><li>Proficiency with common office software and scheduling tools</li><li>Comfortable managing travel logistics, expenses, and event coordination</li></ul><p>They do offer a full benefits package; medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, long/short term disability, profit sharing, and MORE! Apply TODAY if you are interested! </p>