Job Description
Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) seeks a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As a trusted partner, this individual will manage complex schedules, coordinate executive communications and cross-functional projects, and help keep executive priorities running smoothly.
The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented, exercises sound judgment, maintains strict confidentiality, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This individual will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, managing competing priorities, and serving as a key liaison between the CEO, leadership team, employees, customers, and external partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage the CEO's complex calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Prioritize and coordinate scheduling requests to maximize executive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, meeting materials, and briefing documents for executive meetings.
- Screen and manage incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and correspondence.
- Draft, edit, and proofread professional communications on behalf of the CEO.
- Track deliverables, deadlines, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.
Strategic Coordination & Project Management
- Support the execution of key business initiatives and strategic projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities and follow up with department leaders on action items.
- Monitor project progress and provide status updates to the CEO.
- Assist with organizational planning, leadership meetings, and company-wide initiatives.
- Prepare executive dashboards, reports, and metrics as needed.
Meeting & Event Management
- Organize executive and leadership team meetings, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and meeting minutes.
- Coordinate board meetings, leadership off-sites, customer meetings, and company events.
- Track and distribute meeting notes, decisions, and action items.
Communication & Relationship Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment and timely follow-up.
Administrative Operations
- Prepare expense reports and monitor executive-related budgets as assigned.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries.
- Maintain organized records, files, and documentation.
- Support special projects and administrative functions as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably a CEO.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred
- Experience supporting executives in telecommunications, technology, wireless, construction, or field service organizations.
- Project management experience.
- Experience coordinating leadership meetings and company-wide initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP and business reporting systems.
Key Competencies
- Executive Presence
- Professionalism and Confidentiality
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Excellence
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Initiative and Accountability
- Effective Communication
- Sound Judgment and Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
Work Environment
- Full-time position.
- Primarily office-based with flexibility based on business needs.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Ability to work outside standard business hours when needed to support executive priorities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NWS is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and performance.