Executive Assistant

Robert Half • Florham Park, NJ • 6h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in Morrisotwn, New Jersey. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities with confidence and discretion. The role combines executive support, communication coordination, and project follow-through to help leaders operate effectively across the business.

Responsibilities:

Oversee complex business and personal scheduling for executive leadership, ensuring meetings, priorities, and follow-up items are coordinated efficiently.

Prepare agendas, draft correspondence, screen communications, and help manage interactions with clients and internal stakeholders.

Arrange detailed travel itineraries, including air, hotel, ground transportation, and related logistics, while adjusting plans as schedules change.

Track cross-functional initiatives, monitor deadlines, identify obstacles, and help drive progress to completion.

Support senior leaders by organizing information flow, prioritizing requests, and maintaining alignment across internal teams.

Handle confidential business matters with sound judgment, professionalism, and a high level of discretion.

Represent executive leadership in communications with colleagues, external partners, board-level contacts, and other key audiences.

Produce reports, maintain organized records, and deliver day-to-day administrative support that keeps operations running smoothly.

Coordinate team communications and assist with planning on-site meetings, offsite gatherings, and other executive-related events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience providing direct executive support to C-level leadership.

At least 5 years of experience in a Fortune 500 company or a high-growth Series B startup or beyond.

Ability to work in a hybrid setting based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Willingness to maintain flexibility for extended hours or occasional weekend support when needed.

Strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong project coordination abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new scheduling and project management tools quickly.

TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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