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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$115K - $183K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving bookings growth in new and existing accounts. Leverage your sales expertise to identify opportunities, manage pipelines, and collaborate with pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $172K *

Partner with us to drive client satisfaction and retention while leading a dynamic service team. You'll oversee ongoing client relations, ensure compliance, manage renewals, and foster strong relation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $87K *

Transform procurement processes by managing contract administration, drafting proposals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance project outcomes and provide techni...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform enrollment strategies and operational leadership to enhance student access, success, and institutional capacity. Collaborate across the university to address emerging challenges and advance...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing commercial contract management for major civil projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage procurement, and ensure deliverables are met in a dynam...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead complex scheduling activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with goals. Collaborate with teams to analyze performance, identify risks, and present insights. Mentor junior members w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Take ownership of financial management and project administration for construction initiatives, collaborating closely with design and facilities teams to ensure budget compliance, data accuracy, and e...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with leadership to drive food service operations, enhance guest experiences, and develop a high-performing team while achieving financial goals across multiple venues...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K *

Lead day-to-day food service operations, managing a dynamic team while ensuring top-quality standards and financial oversight in a vibrant cultural environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Innovate executive support by enhancing productivity, streamlining processes, and optimizing communication across leadership teams, ensuring strategic priorities align with organizational objectives i...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative compensation strategies by leading large-scale projects, coaching teams, and solving complex challenges. Collaborate with senior leaders to attract and retain top talent while driv...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $220K *

Drive strategic project execution and delivery in construction, overseeing teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Lead risk management, budget oversight, and client relations to foste...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $162K *

Support the financial accounting functions for investment product subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Lead process improvements and collaborate across departments to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $122K *

Optimize contract negotiations and oversight in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and clarity in agreements while managing high-volume workflows. Contribute to diverse contract types and coll...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$81K - $122K *

Optimize contract management by reviewing, negotiating, and addressing complex agreements to ensure compliance with university guidelines while thriving in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes tea...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on client prospecting, primarily in Ontario's manufacturing sector. Develop strategies, build relationships, and capture new business while supported by up...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $107K *

Build impactful educational experiences in public health by coordinating practicum placements, fostering community partnerships, and supporting program initiatives. Collaborate with faculty and studen...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership for business services and governance, ensuring operational excellence across multiple departments while fostering collaboration and continuous improv...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead day-to-day operations in a dynamic environment, overseeing team performance, client relations, and remote staff management. Drive operational excellence and revenue growth while fostering a colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic office management role overseeing operations, team leadership, and client relations in a fast-paced cleaning franchise. Drive performance and ensure excellence across m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving product development and project execution. In this role, you'll manage lower-complexity projects, support larger initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional activities to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dynamic project management team, ensuring strategic delivery of high-impact programs while fostering team growth and adherence to PMO standards. Drive successful project outcomes through effe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $125K *

Drive project success by assisting in managing administrative and technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and timely completion while exceeding customer expectatio...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape financial strategies by coordinating reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Drive efficiency through data analysis and technology solutions while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance e...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $127K *

Drive excellence in construction administration by managing RFIs, submittals, and field issues. Collaborate with clients and contractors to ensure projects align with design intent and regulatory comp...

3 days ago

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

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.