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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$135K - $166K *

Elevate project success by coordinating essential documentation and communication across teams. Support RFIs, scheduling, and project tracking to ensure seamless operations in a dynamic construction e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $145K *

Deliver essential programmatic support to enhance U.S. Government Security Cooperation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective communication, compliance, and data integrity across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K *

Elevate your career by assisting in the oversight of security operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering positive relationships with clients and employee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud service efficiency through data-driven analysis and strategic capacity planning, ensuring scalability and reliability while minimizing resource waste...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that drives efficiency by managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication. Your impactful contributions enhance collaboration, supporting the growth of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with us as you support Project Managers in commercial construction projects nationwide, requiring travel and a strong foundation in construction management or equivalent experience...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Support project success by managing documentation, contracts, and billing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and financial accuracy, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic enviro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $90K *

Join us to support project success as a Project Administrator, managing contracts, compliance, and financial processes. Your organizational skills will ensure smooth operations from startup to closeou...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K *

Develop strong client relationships and drive revenue growth by managing the entire sales cycle, identifying expansion opportunities, and delivering tailored SaaS solutions to existing accounts in a f...

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1 week ago

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

$88K - $111K *

Join us in enhancing HR data management and organizational design. Drive data-informed decisions through advanced analytics and reporting while ensuring data integrity and scalable HR operations acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Engage with advisors to build relationships, drive business growth, and deliver impactful training. Join a dynamic team focused on consultative sales and long-term partnerships in a high-growth startu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Engage with clients to drive the full sales cycle, leveraging transaction data to enhance their AI strategies. You'll collaborate with leadership, refine techniques, and capitalize on a warm pipeline...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth by cultivating customer relationships and managing sales activities within a defined territory, focusing on innovative cyber security solutions and partner...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $189K *

Transform your career by driving sales success within the US Federal Government sector. Build trusted relationships, strategize account plans, and exceed quotas while collaborating with a dynamic team...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Unlock your potential managing complex Commercial Lines accounts, providing expert insurance guidance and support while collaborating with clients and teams to maximize coverage and develop strong cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $135K *

Support a diverse portfolio of complex Commercial Lines accounts by providing proactive client management and expert insurance solutions. Collaborate closely with internal teams to drive seamless acco...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery through Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and meet...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of complex projects by expertly managing schedules, resources, and costs. Collaborate across teams to ensure project integrity and deliver insightful reports, driving success in m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise sales strategies by building relationships and driving revenue growth with large accounts. Leverage your expertise in IAM solutions to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with enterprise accounts to drive revenue through strategic sales, relationship management, and tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed targets and provide excepti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing high-stakes accounts, leveraging expertise in identity and access management solutions, and cultivating relationships with C-level executives to tailor strategies t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the management of construction and commissioning projects for wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and owner satisfaction while optimizing project contro...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and elevate the construction of wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and owner satisfaction. You'll lead teams from initiation to commissioning while optimizing p...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$143K - $170K *

Champion your career by leading a dynamic team in managing complex projects. Drive customer satisfaction and profitability while fostering collaboration across departments to ensure timely deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Make your mark by leading construction projects in transportation, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements while managing a talented team and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.