Senior Executive Assistant
SkyWater has been retained by one of our best clients to build out their Executive Support function. This company is a fast-growing, award-winning organization based in the Twin Cities. The opportunity includes two critical roles: an EA supporting the COO and an EA supporting the CEO. These positions are ideal for seasoned professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to play a strategic role at the executive level.
In these roles, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, managing complex calendars, travel, and communications while acting as a key liaison across the organization. You’ll help anticipate needs, streamline priorities, and ensure leaders are well-positioned to drive strategy, relationships, and growth.
What’s in it for you:
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High visibility and impact at the top of the organization
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A collaborative, innovative, and people-first culture consistently recognized as a “Best Place to Work”
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Competitive compensation ($120K base + bonus) and comprehensive benefits
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Hybrid flexibility, based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Responsibilities
-Manage complex calendars, schedules, and travel for C-level executives -Act as a key liaison and gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders -Draft, edit, and prepare executive-level communications and presentations -Anticipate executive needs and proactively remove obstacles to productivity -Support key initiatives and cross-functional projects, ensuring follow-through on priorities -Handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
Desired Skills and Experience
-8+ years of executive-level administrative support, including 5+ years supporting C-suite leaders -Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment -Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Concur, Workday, and Adobe a plus -Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail -Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality -Comfortable adapting to evolving needs while building strong internal and external relationships
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