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Executive Assistant

August Bioservices
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jan 2025

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant & Office Manager to serve as a critical support resource for our executive team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the office. This dual-role position requires someone who can provide top-tier administrative support, manage reception duties, and handle office management tasks with professionalism and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver, excellent communicator, and multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. 
  • Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and inquiries promptly and courteously. 
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. 
  • Maintain the reception area to reflect a polished professional image of the company. 
  • Coordinate onsite meetings for clientsand other external stakeholders.  
  • Support the internal teams with coordination of meetings as needed.   
  • Oversee office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships to ensure the office runs smoothly. 
  • Coordinate with IT and facilities management to address office needs. 
  • Manage meeting room bookings, set up conference rooms, and maintain communal spaces. 
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the executive team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense reporting. 
  • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as needed. 
  • Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 
  • Support special projects, presentations, and reports requested from the Executive team as needed. 

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in an executive assistant, office manager, or receptionist role. 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with office management tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom). 
  • Experience supporting office visitors or clients in an office environment.  
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
  • Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks independently.  
  • A positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Knowledge of office safety protocols and vendor management (preferred) 

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