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Every leader needs a partner they can rely upon. At RapidScale - part of Cox Business- we are looking for an astute and clear-sighted Executive Assistant to provide targeted organizational support to the RapidScale C-suite, as well as serve as primary point of contact for the wider Raleigh office. In this mission-critical role, you’ll work closely with the company’s leadership team, their administrators, and the broader Raleigh-based team.
You’ll be counted on for your excellent (and seemingly effortless) interpersonal skills, strong judgment, creative problem solving and confident decision making. You’re adept at keeping sensitive information confidential as well with little to no effort. You’ll also work to ensure our Raleigh office runs seamlessly.
What’s In It For You?
At Cox, our people come first…and that’s not just a company line. Here’s a little taste of our best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture:
- We all have lives and responsibilities outside of work, and we respect that. We have an exceptional work/life balance at Cox, with accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies.
- Our talent is paid what they’re worth with a competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans.
- We help you prepare for the future with a 401(k) (that we’ll generously match), life insurance and disability insurance.
- You’ll enjoy a generous suite of healthcare benefits with various deductible options, along with pharmacy benefits, Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options, counseling for mental wellness and more.
- As you grow your family, rest assured that you’ll have access to our inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Want to volunteer in your community? We encourage that, and even offer paid hours for you to do so.
- Our employees enjoy discounts on computers, entertainment, travel and more.
- Continuing education and professional development are important, and at Cox we offer both.
- We all love our pets—whether they walk, crawl, fly, swim or slither—and we’re happy to supply insurance for them as well.
- And much more!
At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on this link ( Cox Benefits Overview ) to learn more about our amazing benefits!
What You’ll Do
Executive Admin Support
- You’ll be expected to provide seamless administrative support, including calendar management, meeting prep, travel arrangements, group event coordination, budget management, expense reporting, and communications.
- As part of your creative coordination, you may prepare presentations, reports, agendas, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages.
- Naturally, you’ll need to demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality, because you’ll be handling sensitive information. You understand that means showing a keen sense of tact, discretion and good judgment.
- You’ll need to exhibit a high degree of innovation and responsiveness so that you can plan, prioritize and organize in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- To better manage your team’s diverse needs, you will prepare and distribute notes from or for key functional meetings, conferences, and similar proceedings.
Qualifications
Ideally, you’ve already had some extensive experience working with senior executives and their counterparts and are comfortable with that kind of dynamic environment. Here are some of the other important qualities we’re looking for:
- High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience; or 9 years’ experience in a related field
- 3+ years experience supporting senior-level Executives preferred
Expertise in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate professionally with executive-level management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to use judgment to field inquiries professionally and efficiently
- Critical thinker with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and discretion given the nature of the work
- Ability to be available, as needed, to monitor urgent emails, or take calls
- Strong planning, organization, meeting coordination and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Apply today and make your mark!
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $28.08 - $42.12/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
