Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Assistant to join our team. This position is essential to ensuring the seamless operation of executive Sales & Strategy functions while driving strategic initiatives and managing key projects across the Sales & Strategy organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional administrative skills, a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Sales & Strategy executive leadership team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
2. Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
3. Communication: Act as a liaison between the Sales & Strategy executive team and internal/external stakeholders, handling inquiries and delivering information with discretion and professionalism.
4. Document Preparation: Draft and edit reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed.
5. Strategic Planning and Project Management: Assist in the implementation of strategic initiatives and projects.
6. Operational Efficiency: Support implementation of process improvements and solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
7. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
8. Data Analysis: Collect data to support strategic decision-making and provide actionable insights to the executive team.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace), and proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive assistance or administration. Project management experience is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in executive management are a plus.
Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:AdministrationLocation Region/State:FloridaCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 90,000.00 - 105,000.00EEO Statement:
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.
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