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.
Senior Project Manager - Environmental
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex capital projects by leading environmental compliance and strategic planning initiatives. Drive project success through effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder engageme...
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Senior Project Manager - Environmental
$100K - $120K *
Lead the strategic development and execution of high-profile capital projects, ensuring environmental compliance and effective governance. Drive project success from initiation to deployment while men...
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Accelerate your career as a key driver in shaping US GTM sales strategy for an innovative AI Supplier Relationship Management company. You'll engage with top enterprises, navigating complex sales cycl...
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Champion compliance by analyzing usage reports, detecting fraud, and enhancing security workflows. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and ensure account integrity while communicating effectively...
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$100K - $120K *
Champion the delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects, managing all phases from preconstruction to handover. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedul...
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$160K - $220K *
Unlock potential by driving new business in the Data Privacy sector, utilizing consultative sales techniques to meet client needs and exceed revenue goals while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
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$60K - $140K *
Champion client relationships and programmatic strategies, overseeing campaign execution and performance. Lead a team, drive operational excellence, and enhance client satisfaction through strategic i...
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Champion client success by managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and foster strong client relationsh...
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Transform your career by leveraging your networking skills to drive new business, collaborate on strategic plans, and provide innovative risk solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing client...
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$62K - $104K *
Unlock your potential as you support project administration and office management, coordinating activities across departments while ensuring efficient document control and procurement processes. Join...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of industrial technology by driving digital transformation through strategic sales. Leverage your expertise to guide clients in modernization initiatives that enha...
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Accelerate progress at our expanding US market by driving new customer acquisition, managing a robust sales pipeline, and engaging with key decision-makers to close high-value deals in a dynamic B2B e...
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$145K - $166K *
Drive project success by managing multiple complex initiatives, optimizing processes, and performing in-depth financial analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance telecom expense management and ensur...
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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and regulatory excellence in the insurance sector. You'll support licensing across all states, engage in diverse legal matters, and collaborate with...
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Manage complex IM/IT projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Lead multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and deliver results on time and within budget w...
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Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise and consultative skills to optimize public sector budgeting processes, ensuring impactful solutions and strong stakeholder alignment throughou...
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Construction Administrator (CM-CA)
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Drive effective construction administration for major healthcare projects, ensuring compliance and financial oversight while collaborating with clients and contractors to support program success and o...
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Construction Administrator (CM-CA)
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Manage and oversee construction administration for major healthcare projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication between stakeholders while analyzing financial and schedule data to suppor...
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Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives and develop co-worke...
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Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial performance. Lead teams, foster relationships, and uphold safety standards while contrib...
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Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing multiple projects to ensure financial success and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration within the tea...
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Attorney / Senior Law Clerk supporting the DEA
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Senior Account Manager - Central
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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.