Executive Administrator

Spencer's

$95K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years supporting C-level executives such as CEO or President
  • Ability to excel in high-pressure corporate settings
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong sense of urgency with adaptability to changing priorities
  • Proactive self-starter capable of independent work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism under pressure
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint and MS Office Suite
  • Familiarity with AI tools for workflow management
  • Experience with BI tools and executive-level business data preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize complex calendars for the President and provide backup support for the CEO
  • Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and follow-ups for key discussions
  • Coordinate internal/external meetings, managing logistics end-to-end
  • Prepare executives with relevant context and documents before meetings
  • Plan detailed travel itineraries and manage expense reporting
  • Serve as a primary contact for internal leaders and external partners
  • Create executive-level presentations and assist with special projects

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
  • Opportunity to support executive leadership at the highest level
  • Engage in a role that requires flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Contribute to a range of company initiatives and executive priorities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and polished Executive Administrator to serve as a strategic partner to the President and provide backup support to the CEO's Executive Assistant as needed.

This role requires a high-performing individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and operates with urgency, professionalism, and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who anticipates needs, manages competing priorities effectively, and remains calm under pressure while supporting executive leadership at the highest level.

This is a central, highly visible role within the organization, requiring the ability to manage, influence, and contribute to a wide range of company initiatives and executive priorities. The ideal candidate is flexible, solutions-oriented, and comfortable providing thoughtful, constructive input when needed.

The individual in this role must also be comfortable representing the President and CEO when necessary, demonstrating strong executive presence, professionalism, and sound decision-making. Exceptional organizational skills, strong communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential.

This role requires flexibility, including occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support (President & CEO Backup)
  • Manage complex, ever-changing calendars for the President; provide seamless backup support for the CEO as needed
  • Prioritize competing demands, ensuring alignment with business priorities and executive focus areas
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups for key meetings and leadership discussions

Meeting & Event Coordination
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, to include leadership, board-related, and cross-functional sessions
  • Manage logistics end-to-end: scheduling, materials, catering, and on-site coordination
  • Prepare executives with relevant documents and context in advance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to support business objectives and ensure seamless operations

Travel & Expense Management
  • Plan and manage detailed travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and transportation
  • Handle expense reporting accurately and timely

Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal leaders and external partners on behalf of the President and CEO
  • Manage sensitive communications with professionalism and urgency
  • Help streamline communication flow across leadership teams

Operational & Project Support
  • Create and maintain executive-level PowerPoint presentations, reports, and business documents with strong attention to detail and professionalism
  • Assist with special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and executive-level deliverables
  • Manage and support the corporate goals process by coordinating meetings, discussion points, and key takeaways/action items
  • Support invoice processing and administrative workflows as needed

Confidentiality & Executive Presence
  • Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Operate with strong judgment when engaging across all levels of the organization

Team & Culture Support
  • Coordinate team communications, events, and key engagement moments
  • Help drive organization and structure within the executive team


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-level (CEO, President, EVP, etc.)
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure corporate environment
  • Exceptional multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Strong sense of urgency with the ability to pivot quickly and re-prioritize competing demands
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure
  • High level of discretion, confidentiality, and executive maturity
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Comfortable leveraging AI tools and technology to improve efficiency, organization, communication, and workflow management
  • Experience working with BI tools, reporting platforms, and executive-level business data preferred.
  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, tools, technologies, and evolving business needs


The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Pay Range

$95,000 - $110,000

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