Executive Assistant

Pearson
Full Time Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States $70k-$80k/yr Posted 1 week ago
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Job Overview

This role involves providing high-level executive support to a senior finance leader in a global organization. You will manage complex schedules, facilitate communications, handle confidential information, and ensure seamless execution of priorities across international teams, enabling focus on strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex global diary, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones.
  • Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and documentation for leadership meetings and engagements.
  • Act as a gatekeeper and trusted advisor, prioritizing requests and managing demands.
  • Serve as a liaison between the executive and senior stakeholders, including executives and global teams.
  • Coordinate communications and support preparation for executive meetings and offsites.
  • Plan international travel and logistics.
  • Organize leadership meetings, including agendas, follow-ups, and action tracking.
  • Support finance leadership initiatives and projects.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and proactively improve workflows.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience supporting C-suite or senior executives, ideally in a global organization.
  • Exceptional organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proactive mindset with confidence to anticipate needs and take initiative.
  • High attention to detail and strong administrative expertise.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.