Executive Assistant

Job Description:

With more than 88 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

The Executive Assistant provides high-level pro-active administrative and strategic support to one or more senior executives. This role functions as both an administrative expert and a business partner, ensuring executives are well-supported, prepared, and able to focus on organizational priorities. The Executive Assistant represents executive leadership internally and externally, requiring discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in all interactions.

• →Manage complex calendars, including scheduling, prioritization, and resolution of conflicts.
• →Proactively review executive emails/correspondence to prioritize responses and create efficiencies.
• →Prepare and process expense reports in compliance with company policies.
• →Draft, edit and proofread executive-level correspondence, presentations and reports.
• →Utilize technology (such as AI) to increase quality of work, productivity and efficiencies.
• →Coordinate travel, accommodations and itineraries.
• →Collaborate with regional offices as necessary for executive travel and meetings.
• →Ensure executives are prepared for meetings by assembling briefing materials and agendas.
• →Attend meetings as requested.
• →Anticipate executive needs and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• →Support and occasionally lead special projects, initiatives and cross functional activities.
• →Coordinate, plan and organize small to large scale meetings, both onsite and virtual.
• →Create and maintain close working relationships with executives and organizational peers both internally and externally.
• →Partner with other Executive Assistants to provide seamless coverage across the organization.
• →Share best practices and contribute to consistent standards of administrative excellence.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 5+ years of progressive Executive Assistant experience
• Ability to be a team player who can work independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptable to change and ability to become fluent with new technologies
• Demonstrated track record of handling confidential information appropriately
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time to effectively meet deadlines
• Resolve issues effectively and demonstrate sound judgement
• Carry out assignments under pressure with short deadlines while maintaining professionalism

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