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NIAR Executive Assistant

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Department: NIAR Sustainment

Campus Location: Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Availability may be needed in the evenings or weekends, depending on operations, as needed. Ability to travel overnight occasionally. Work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to senior leadership. In this critical role, the successful candidate will manage complex schedules, coordinate high-level meetings and events, prepare and refine professional communications, and ensure the seamless execution of daily executive operations. This position requires a poised, detail-oriented professional who demonstrates sound judgment, strong organizational capabilities, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Job Summary

Provides administrative professional support to senior leadership staff which may include, but is not limited to, scheduling and appointments; coordination of meeting and events; travel arrangements; preparing and editing correspondence, presentations, and reports, and preparing expense reimbursements.

Essential Functions

Maintains senior leaders’ schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and/or making travel arrangements.
Prepares or coordinates the preparation of correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications, as required.
Prepares, processes and edits financial or operational information, data and documents, which may include purchasing, budgets, materials necessary for meetings, special projects and reports.
Documents meeting notes, keeps records of all proceedings and acts as custodian for all related documentation. Prepares and distributes subsequent correspondence as needed and follows up on action items to ensure completion.
Coordinates meetings and events which may include, but is not limited to, catering, guest lists, entertainment, supplies, reservations, and set up.
Manages relationships and serves as point of contact with communications, coordination and follow-up on schedules, deliverables, and customer concerns.
Manages office functions and resolves problems independently; facilitates and implements solutions.
Exercises discretion, confidentiality, and judgment when dealing with matters of a sensitive confidential or personal nature.

Required Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four (4) years of experience working for an executive in an executive office setting or related field

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