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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$80K - $121K *
Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...
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$73K - $88K *
Accelerate progress at expanding customer accounts by driving annual recurring revenue and enhancing retention through structured sales strategies and digital engagement, while managing a high-volume...
4 days ago
$90K *
Transform your career by driving new business in public safety. Collaborate with internal teams to build relationships and innovate solutions for Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management agencies in a dyna...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Client Services
$80K - $95K *
Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...
1 week ago
$105K - $132K *
Join a team that's transforming service operations for utility-scale energy storage systems. Oversee inventory, warranty processes, and warehouse logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operatio...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $147K *
Accelerate client growth and retention by building trust with C-Level executives. Drive value delivery and identify opportunities within a territory of Large Enterprise clients, ensuring sales targets...
1 week ago
Account Executive, NAS Product Specialist
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving growth in unstructured data protection. Leverage your technical expertise to engage with clients, lead discovery, and close deals while collaborating with sales and engineer...
2 days ago
Manager, Executive Administration
$102K - $152K *
Transform executive support by leading a dynamic team of EAs, enhancing processes, and driving strategic initiatives that align with company goals while fostering a collaborative culture...
3 days ago
Strategic Business Development Executive
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in legal technology by leveraging your extensive sales expertise to acquire new enterprise accounts and exceed revenue targets across the Americas, while collabor...
1 week ago
Select Major Account Executive (EST)
$350K *
Join a high-performance sales team to build Executive-level relationships, drive revenue growth, and engage in complex sales with major accounts. Your expertise will significantly impact vital industr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Paralegal – Corporate Governance and Equity Administration
$120K - $140K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting corporate governance and equity administration. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance, manage board materials, and oversee equity plans whil...
2 weeks ago
Senior Account Executive, Public Sector
$130K - $150K *
Lead strategic sales initiatives within the public sector, driving new business and expanding existing accounts. Manage complex SaaS deals, build strong relationships, and deliver tailored solutions t...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...
1 week ago
$127K - $183K *
Engage with C-level executives to drive growth by managing strategic enterprise accounts. Utilize your SaaS expertise to navigate complex sales cycles, exceed revenue goals, and foster collaborative r...
5 days ago
$127K - $183K *
Shape the future of enterprise sales by driving growth and closing complex deals. Own strategic accounts, build relationships with C-level executives, and leverage your SaaS expertise to exceed revenu...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of litigation support services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to client success, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer satisfaction while achieving pers...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by becoming a trusted advisor in litigation support services, driving sales growth through client engagement, strategic partnerships, and expert knowledge in Electronic Data Discovery...
6 days ago
Account Executive - Bay Area (Enterprise)
$300K - $360K *
Drive enterprise sales of cloud data security solutions, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with clients to address their data risk challenges and build strong exec...
3 weeks ago
Director of Business Process Excellence
$155K - $205K *
Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Lead the charge in transforming K-12 financial solutions by engaging C-level officials. Drive sales cycles, build relationships, and leverage insights to exceed quotas while collaborating with interna...
4 days ago
Private Client Account Executive
$115K - $135K *
Transform high-net-worth personal insurance management by building strong client relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and achieving growth metrics while ensuring exceptional service and compl...
1 week ago
Enterprise Account Executive, Corporate
$105K - $140K *
Lead the charge in driving new business for Fortune 1000 companies, utilizing your proven sales expertise. You'll own an extensive territory, managing the full sales lifecycle and collaborating closel...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Account Executive, Government & Public Sector
$105K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading government sales efforts in a high-growth environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, create pipelines, and drive revenue for a cutting-edge product i...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...
3 weeks ago
What does an executive assistant do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.