Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to CEO

Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days Onsite
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm

A high-growth education organization in New York City is seeking a sharp, highly organized, and adaptable Executive Assistant to support its CEO/Founder. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility position for someone who thrives in a demanding environment and can anticipate needs, shift priorities quickly, and keep a busy executive organized.

The position will initially begin as a 3–4 week temporary assignment, with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role if there is a strong mutual fit.

What You'll Do

• Manage a complex and constantly evolving executive calendar, including meetings, appointments, and scheduling changes
• Coordinate travel, logistics, and day-to-day priorities for the CEO
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve issues
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
• Track follow-ups, action items, and important deadlines
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Respond quickly to last-minute changes and time-sensitive requests
• Provide additional administrative and project support as needed

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, polished, and confident interacting with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate needs rather than wait for direction
• Comfortable working in a high-energy environment where priorities can change quickly
• Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems

Both early-career candidates with exceptional organizational skills and executive presence and experienced Executive Assistants are encouraged to apply.

Schedule & Flexibility

This is not a traditional 9-to-5 position. The Executive Assistant's schedule will closely follow the CEO's needs, which may include early mornings, evenings, and last-minute schedule changes. Candidates should be comfortable with this level of flexibility.

The position is onsite in New York City five days per week.

Compensation

$31-32/hr

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.