Are you an experienced executive assistant? 

We are currently in search of an Executive Assistant to join DECA Inc. This is a Full-Time, Hybrid position based in Reston, VA with an anticipated salary of $70,000.

ORGANIZATION: DECA Inc.

LOCATION: Reston, VA

POSITION TITLE: Executive Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full-Time (Hybrid, 3 days/week in-office)

DURATION: Permanent role

SALARY: $70,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director organizing and coordinating the executive calendar, handling expense reports, external relations efforts, board material and oversees special projects.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years experience providing administrative support to C-Level executives
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent Organization and Communication Skills
• Background in Education or Associations- Preferred
• Bachelors Degree- Preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day: 

• Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the operations of the organization.
• Provide strategic management of the Executive Director's calendar with prioritization and efficiency.
• Draft letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents as needed and requested.
• Screen incoming telephone calls; take and deliver accurate messages; respond to requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to the appropriate staff.
• Organize internal and external business travel, including reservations, itineraries, and expenses report filings.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and tracking of follow-up assignments.
• Support meetings of the Board of Directors and other committees including preparation of meeting materials, correspondence, catering, meeting logistics, note taking and tracking follow-up.
• Undertake research projects, including background information for externals meetings and presentations.
• Proof-read, review, and edit contracts as needed.
• Assist with maintaining HR policy, process, and documents.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with DECA staff to foster a cooperative and harmonious working environment that is conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Periodic travel to conferences and meetings. 
• Perform other related work as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below!

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.