Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

LHH is partnering with a leading organization in Bethesda, MD to provide temporary support for a senior executive leadership team. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant who is proactive, exceptionally organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment supporting C-suite or senior-level executives.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Duration: Through August 2026 (with potential to extend)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $27–$37 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite

Position Overview

This role provides dedicated, high-level executive support to an EVP and their broader leadership team of approximately 30 direct reports. The ideal candidate is a calm, resourceful, and highly dependable professional who can anticipate needs, manage shifting priorities, and ensure seamless daily operations for a senior executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to an EVP and coordinate across a leadership team of ~30 stakeholders
• Manage complex calendar scheduling, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and capture accurate meeting notes and summaries
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, and detailed monthly itineraries (guidelines and preferences provided)
• Process expense reports, reconcile receipts, and ensure timely submission of reimbursements
• Handle incoming mail and distribute communications across the team as needed
• Provide backup administrative support to other team members during peak periods or absences
• Maintain operational continuity during executive travel or leave, ensuring all priorities remain on track
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve scheduling, communication, and administrative challenges

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience supporting senior leadership or C-suite executives
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with cross-functional and sales-oriented teams
• Highly proactive with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Adaptable, professional, and calm under pressure
• Prior experience supporting large teams or finance-related environments is a plus

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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