Executive Assistant Jobs at Leading Companies

Executive assistants help senior leaders stay focused, organized, and prepared. The role often combines complex calendar management, meeting coordination, confidential communications, travel planning, and project support. On Ladders, explore vetted executive assistant opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior-level roles at established companies and growing organizations.

What Executive Assistants Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and executive, but may include managing schedules, preparing meeting materials, coordinating domestic and international travel, handling sensitive information, and tracking priorities across teams. Experienced executive assistants may also lead administrative processes, support board meetings, manage special projects, and serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek exceptional organization, clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs. Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools, attention to detail, adaptability, and confidence working with senior stakeholders can also distinguish candidates. Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced or complex environment is often valued.

Executive Assistant Career Paths

Executive assistant roles can offer opportunities to deepen expertise in executive operations, support larger leadership teams, or take on broader responsibilities in project coordination and office operations. Some professionals move into roles such as chief of staff, executive operations, or administrative leadership, depending on their experience and interests.

Find Executive Assistant Jobs on Ladders

Browse executive assistant openings on Ladders to find opportunities aligned with your experience, preferred work environment, and career goals. Explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify roles where your organizational strengths and executive support experience can make an impact.

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$132K - $170K *

Lead client relationships and drive growth through strategic account management, ensuring high satisfaction and retention while achieving significant sales targets in a dynamic, consultative sales env...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Play a key role in financial leadership, guiding strategic priorities and ensuring compliance within a dynamic business unit. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver insightful analysis and foster o...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the home care sector by securing corporate partnerships and expanding agency networks. This role requires strategic engagement with executive stakeholders to enhan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive litigation strategy and outcomes in a dynamic P&C environment, leading a team to enhance operational effectiveness and improve policyholder experiences while managing diverse liability and cover...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by cultivating federal civilian sales opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute strategic initiatives and establish key relationships, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in security compliance audits and program management, ensuring clients are audit-ready. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to enhance security practices, translating complex concepts i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining HR leadership across multiple countries. Drive global HR strategy, enhance employee experience, and ensure compliance while leading a dedicated team in a dynamic, multi-e...

Illinois, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $113K *

Analyze third-party security documentation to assess risks and ensure compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain security standards and streamline vendor reviews, ensuring custome...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Execute innovative marketing strategies to enhance client relationships, drive business growth, and manage proposals. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and ensure premium growt...

Itasca, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the finance function by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing staffing, and enhancing profitability. Oversee accounting, reporting, and treasury operations while driving disciplined cost...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Innovate the future of AI partnerships by driving revenue through strategic partner relationships and self-sourced enterprise accounts. Lead full sales cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and shap...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $222K *

Shape the future of channel sales by driving reseller and distributor partnerships across the Americas, enhancing legal sales execution, and achieving ambitious targets through strategic collaboration...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career by owning the full sales cycle, engaging with security leaders, and driving growth in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, achieve quotas, and col...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare revenue integrity by ensuring compliance and optimizing revenue capture through strategic oversight and collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of accounta...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive new customer acquisition for ERP solutions in discrete manufacturing. This full-cycle sales role requires building relationships, managing complex sales processes, and achieving reven...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology by designing and deploying innovative clinical applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows and improve patient experiences in a dynam...

Miami, FLRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $240K *

Transform the future of clinical development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, global environment. Shape best practices a...

Durham, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Discover and develop strategic partnerships in K-12 education. Drive new business growth, manage high-level relationships, and tailor solutions to enhance literacy outcomes in California and Nevada's...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$148K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across client portfolios, ensuring governance, performance management, and continuous improvement. Drive client satisfaction and financial account...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $200K *

Champion client relationships and lead diverse teams in life sciences, driving project success through strategic planning and scheduling expertise. Empower your career with mentorship and a focus on q...

Portland, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive assistant do?question toggle

    An executive assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders. Typical duties include calendar and travel management, meeting preparation, confidential communications, and coordinating projects or priorities.

  • What qualifications are common for executive assistant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value substantial administrative experience, strong organization and communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and fluency with workplace productivity tools. Experience supporting senior executives can be especially helpful.

  • Can executive assistant jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, organization, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.

  • What skills help executive assistants succeed?question toggle

    Prioritization, attention to detail, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and professional communication are essential. The ability to handle sensitive information and anticipate an executive’s needs is also important.

  • What career paths can follow an executive assistant role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and interests, executive assistants may advance into senior administrative or executive operations roles, project coordination, administrative leadership, or chief of staff positions.