SPECTRUM Hiring for Executive Assistant Job at Stamford, CT Full Time

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supporting several Programming Acquisition department executives (including Senior Director, VP, GVP, SVP, and occasionally EVP) by managing all aspects of their day-to-day activities including schedule, travel arrangements, correspondence, messages and communication with internal and external contacts. Represent the company at the highest level during frequent contacts with leaders of the business organizations and employees. Completes numerous special projects at request.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Manages supporting executives’ correspondence, including phone calls, letters and visitors; answers routine and some complex inquiries and obtains and furnishes information on behalf of supporting executives; prioritizes supporting executives’ incoming communications to ensure they are aware of key issues.

Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements for department members.

Oversee certain administrative functions for the office.

Prepares supporting executives for travel, public events and speaking engagements by compiling relevant information and contributing content to composition of presentations, speeches or other correspondence.

Organizes and prepares complex documents requiring the integration of multiple office technology and software applications.

Acts as the supporting executives’ resource for word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet application.

Researches, compiles and analyzes information and data relating to supporting executives ‘ area of the business.

Prepares and maintains confidential information and data.

Performs comprehensive event planning and coordination function, including determining attendees, flow of information to attendees, equipment, staffing, catering, location, etc.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to type 60 wpm
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Executive Administration experience: – 3+

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of cable television products and services
Knowledge of office procedures and the operation of standard office equipment (i.e., 10-key calculator)
Knowledge of organization policies and practices
Solid expertise in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Ability to work seated for prolonged periods of time GAA132 328247 328247BR