Executive Assistant

We are seeing a skilled administrative professional for the Government Affairs Department in Washington DC. This individual will provide support to the SVP of Federal Affairs and her team. This position requires an individual with excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility, a motivated self-starter with strong ability to work independently, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a team member.This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the team's day-to-day activities including schedule, travel arrangements, correspondence, messages and communication with internal and external contacts. This individual will represent the company at the highest level during frequent contacts with leaders of the business organizations and employees and will completes special projects at request.

• Manages supporting executives' correspondence, including e-mails, phone calls, letters and visitors; answer routine and some complex inquiries and obtain and furnish information on behalf of supporting executives; prioritizes supporting executives' incoming communications to ensure they are aware of key issues.

• Prepares supporting executives for travel, public events and speaking engagements by compiling relevant information and contributing content to composition of presentations, speeches or other correspondence.

• Organizes and prepares complex documents requiring the integration of multiple office technology and software applications.

• Acts as the supporting executives' resource for word processing, powerpoint and spreadsheet application.

• Researches, compiles and analyzes information and data relating to supporting executives ' area of the business.

• Prepares and maintains confidential information and data.

• Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements.

• Performs comprehensive event planning and coordination function, including determining attendees, flow of information to attendees, equipment, staffing, catering, location, etc.

• May oversee some administrative functions for the office.

• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills / Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to type 60 wpm
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work seated for prolonged periods of time

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Related Work Experience

• Executive Administration experience 3+ years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Knowledge of cable television products and services
• Knowledge of office procedures and the operation of standard office equipment (i.e., 10-key calculator, Dictaphone)
• Knowledge of organization policies and practices
• Solid expertise in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow, and wants to see you succeed
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life
  

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