Executive Assistant

$60,694 - $60,694/Yr

United Way For Southeastern Michigan - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Detroit, MI

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Leadership team at United Way for Southeastern Michigan. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for composing correspondence, preparing documents, compiling data for reports, and transcribing meeting minutes, all while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Leadership team.
• Compose routine and non-routine correspondence, including letters and memos.
• Prepare documents using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Compile and organize data for special reports.
• Transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Collaborate with department leaders on shared goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred, with some college or secretarial coursework experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of secretarial/administrative experience, including 1-3 years supporting a senior-level manager or director.
• Solid typing skills of at least 55 wpm.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including additional Microsoft Suite programs such as Teams and Mail Merge.
• Strong time management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and tact.