Administrative/Personal Assistant to the CEO
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Job Title: Administrative & Personal Assistant to CEO Location: Midtown Manhattan (Off 5th Avenue) Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 (Based on Experience)

Position Overview: A private office in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative & Personal Assistant to support the CEO across both professional and personal matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-expectation environments, maintains discretion, and can manage shifting priorities with ease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including scheduling, travel coordination, phone and email correspondence, and expense management

• Prioritize and manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, and meetings based on time sensitivity and strategic needs

• Act as a gatekeeper and liaison for both internal and external contacts

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries

• Handle confidential materials and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion

• Manage personal errands, household scheduling, vendor coordination, and special projects as needed

• Assist in organizing events, preparing meeting materials, and tracking ongoing projects

• Ensure the CEO remains organized and well-prepared for daily obligations and key meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, ideally supporting senior leadership

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and basic social media tools

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and reliability

• Ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions

• Strong attention to detail, with superior organizational and time management skills

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

• Ability to travel occasionally as required

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.