Executive Assistant - Burnett Specialists

A prominent venture capital firm is searching for an Austin-based Executive Assistant to provide superior administrative support for one of its Managing Directors.

 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison to senior executives of portfolio companies where the Managing Director is a member of the Board of Directors.
• Manage complex calendars. Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, prioritize meetings to ensure efficient use and preferred allocation of Managing Director’s time.
• Coordinate complex, frequently changing domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries and agendas, directions, transportation and lodging.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date contact database.
• Directly handle email and phone communications on behalf of Managing Director when appropriate. Screening calls of a sensitive nature in a professional and courteous manner.
• Handle personal tasks for the Managing Director, including but not limited to: personal travel, personal errands and special projects.
• Provide administrative support to other members of the professional staff as needed.
• Prepare expense reports.

 

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of executive assistant experience with at least 3 years serving as the “right arm” for a senior-level executive.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A four-year college degree is a plus