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Executive Assistant in Washington, DC

Executive Assistant Job Description

Requires strong computer and research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal abilities and project coordination experience.Successful candidates provide high-level administrative support and have the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors.Sensitivity to confidential information may be required.

Typical duties of an executive assistant

Performing office and administrative duties to assist executive managementScreening calls, managing calendars, making travel, meeting and event arrangementsPreparing reports and financial dataTraining and supervising other support staffCustomer relations as required

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Salary for Executive Assistant in Washington, DC
74480 - 113715
25th percentile
74480
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
90108
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
113715
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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