Project Advisor/Executive Administrator

ADP

$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in executive administration or project coordination preferably supporting senior leaders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
  • Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative support to Vice Presidents
  • Manage complex executive calendars across multiple time zones
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings including logistics and materials
  • Track executive commitments and action items for timely completion
  • Serve as a key contact for senior leaders and partners
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements and plan executive events
  • Develop and manage executive presentations and internal communications

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working environment
  • Supportive team culture
  • Access to employee resource groups and events
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Project Advisor to provide executive and operational support to Vice Presidents and their extended organizations. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, ensuring seamless business operations, effective communication, and successful execution of key priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing competing demands, anticipates needs before they arise, and demonstrates exceptional professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Operations
  • Provide high-level administrative support to Vice Presidents, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and alignment of priorities.
  • Manage complex executive calendars, including scheduling across multiple time zones, resolving conflicts, and optimizing leaders' time.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, logistics, conference rooms, materials, and follow-up actions.
  • Track executive commitments, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for executives, engaging professionally with senior leaders, employees, customers, and external partners.
  • Exercise the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive business and personnel information.


Travel & Event Management
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and expense reporting.
  • Plan and manage executive leadership meetings, team meetings, offsite events, and leadership site visits.
  • Support local site initiatives, employee programs, Business Resource Group (BRG) activities, and leadership engagement events.


Communication & Project Coordination
  • Develop, edit, and format executive presentations, reports, communications, and other business materials.
  • Manage special projects and initiatives that support organizational priorities and business objectives.
  • Assist with internal communications and programs that enhance employee engagement and the overall associate experience.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and administrative professionals to ensure effective business execution and operational excellence.
  • Support office moves, workspace planning, re-stacking efforts, and other site-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills
  • 3-5+ years of experience in executive administration, project coordination, communications, or a related field, preferably supporting senior leaders.
  • Proven success supporting multiple executives simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to analyze information, identify solutions, and recommend actions.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced calendar management, meeting coordination, and executive support experience.
  • Extensive experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with content management and collaboration platforms; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and maintain a high level of professionalism under pressure.


Personal Attributes
  • Positive, collaborative, and customer-focused mindset.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Resourceful self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively partnering across teams and functions.


Core Competencies
  • Executive Presence and Professionalism
  • Strategic Prioritization and Time Management
  • Communication and Relationship Building
  • Project Coordination and Execution
  • Organizational Agility
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Confidentiality and Sound Judgment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Adaptability and Resilience


Success Profile

The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner who anticipates needs, removes obstacles, drives execution, and enables senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities. They will operate with professionalism, discretion, and confidence while supporting a large, complex organization and fostering a positive employee experience across the business.

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