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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$110K - $130K *

Engage with C-level executives and administrators to enhance client relationships, drive satisfaction, and optimize retirement plans. Collaborate across teams to ensure service excellence and identify...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $177K *

Optimize the CEO's effectiveness by managing schedules, travel, and communications. Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to ensure seamless operations and support executive priorities, enhancing organi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $288K *

Transform access and profitability strategies for a defined group of accounts, leading contract negotiations and fostering cross-functional collaboration to optimize patient access and business object...

Wilmington, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Engage in full-cycle sales by identifying and closing new client opportunities, focusing on experiential marketing solutions for youth and Gen Z. Build relationships, manage pipelines, and achieve sal...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Legal Department by managing AI workflows, providing paralegal support, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with attorneys to implement technology solutions and drive innov...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$56K - $114K *

Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $134K *

Develop and lead clinical research budgets, ensuring compliance and alignment with institutional goals. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate funding terms while providing critical analysis and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming sales through innovative solutions. Engage with key decision-makers, nurture leads, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer experiences whil...

White Plains, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Lead the strategic alignment of R&D and IT, ensuring compliance and scalability of Veeva systems. Drive technology roadmaps, manage vendor relationships, and mentor junior partners while enhancing reg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $125K *

Drive client engagement by connecting individuals with essential legal services. Utilize your sales expertise to build trust, overcome objections, and close deals in a fast-paced environment focused o...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Elevate your career by shaping AI governance across diverse media sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient AI operations while optimizing infrastructure and compliance standards for...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $88K *

Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform charter transportation sales across Northern California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho by building relationships, prospecting new clients, and driving revenue growth through effective negoti...

Warrenville, ILRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer relationships through strategic account management, driving growth and engagement across diverse industries while acting as a trusted advisor to e...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $102K *

Engage in a dynamic role driving client acquisition in the Home-Based Care sector. You'll build a robust pipeline, execute sales strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing all phases from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead cross-functional teams, maintain client communication, and uphold qualit...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Transform business objectives into legal strategies by providing expert counsel on corporate law, insurance products, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate across departments to support innovative in...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, driving AI-powered workflows and enhancing user experiences in a complex legal tech environment. Collaborate closely with engineering t...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing expert guidance in Cerner analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with clients and teams to address project issues and ensure successful delivery while...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$270K - $330K *

Join a dynamic sales team driving new business growth within a greenfield territory. Utilize your prospecting skills and strategic thinking to engage enterprise clients, build relationships, and achie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role overseeing financial management, budgeting, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that drive operational decisions and ensure organizational sustainabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Engage your sales expertise to drive strategic solutions for a premier customer partner, enhancing relationships and business growth through effective collaboration and innovative strategies...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.