Executive Assistant, Wiley-Blackwell - Two Chicks With A Side Hustle

The Executive Assistant will act as a liaison for all internal and external communications. You will handle highly sensitive and confidential information and develop working relationships with people at all levels of the organization. This person would be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail.

How you will make an impact:

Be the gatekeeper of time, understanding priority of requests and tactfully managing the experience of those with whom the executive interacts

Ability to drive closure with a sense of urgency and build win win outcomes
Ability to effectively build rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and clients
Ability to multitask, effectively handling several projects and day to day activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Be detail-oriented and well organized
Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
Ability to work as an effective member of a global and culturally diverse team

Experience working independently and in collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to be proactive, decisive, and dependable
Ability to work with detailed, complex, and confidential/private information with discretion, sound judgement and diplomacy

Display effective influencing skills to work across multiple levels in the organization
Assist in the preparation of Board materials, Earnings releases, conference calls and other presentations on an ad hoc basis

What we look for:

3+ years’ experience as an Executive/Administrative Assistant
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite applications: Word, PowerPoint, and MS Excel
Proficiency in Office 365 collaboration tools and enabling technologies such as SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational abilities
Display ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, while exercising sound judgment and discretion