Senior Executive Assistant

Central Ohio Transit Authority

$75K — $89K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Some college education required, Bachelor's preferred.
  • Minimum five years of experience supporting high-level executives.
  • Demonstrated progress in administrative or coordination roles at manager or director level.
  • Preferred: Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the President/CEO.
  • Manage a complex executive calendar while anticipating scheduling needs.
  • Collaborate with teams to prepare materials for meetings.
  • Accompany the President/CEO to events, handling logistics.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including itineraries and expenses.
  • Schedule and oversee logistics for various meetings.
  • Act as a liaison between the President/CEO and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • COTA Bus Pass
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • On-Site Chair Massage
  • On-Site Health Coach
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation
Full Job Description
SALARY: $75,940.80 - $89,356.80

LOCATION: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • COTA Bus Pass
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • On-Site Chair Massage
  • On-Site Health Coach
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation


POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs responsible work providing comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the President/CEO with occasional support to the Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides high-level administrative support to the President/CEO in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
  • Manages a complex, ever-evolving executive calendar with a strategic lens, proactively anticipating scheduling needs and potential conflicts;
  • Collaborates with internal teams to gather relevant materials and briefings, ensuring the President/CEO is fully prepared for all meetings and engagements;
  • Accompanies the President/CEO to events and engagements, managing on-the-ground logistics to keep appointments and schedule on track;
  • Coordinates domestic and international travel arrangements, including itinerary planning, travel authorizations, and timely submission of expense reports;
  • Schedules and oversees logistics for onsite and offsite meetings, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish;
  • Partners with the External Relations division to coordinate press appearances, media interviews, and public-facing engagements on behalf of the President/CEO;
  • Acts as a trusted liaison and first line of communication between the President/CEO and internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgment in prioritizing communications and access;
  • Manages the routing and signature workflow for internal documents, ensuring timely review and execution;
  • Provides administrative support to the Deputy CEO and Chief of Staff as directed, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving leadership needs;
  • Collaborates with the Chief of Staff and Senior Board Administrator/Executive Assistant to develop, refine, and implement effective and efficient administrative processes;


MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Requires some college and minimum five (5) years of related experience supporting a high-level executives or demonstrates progressively responsible coordination and administrative experience at the manager or Director Level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Microsoft Office Specialist certification preferred.

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