Executive Assistant
Location: Greater Charleston, WV
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Industry-Leading & Competitve
Schedule: Traditional Business Hours, In-Office Position
Overview / Why This Role Matters
Be the trusted right hand of executive team and help drive the success of a thriving organization.
At Manpower , we connect talented professionals with career opportunities that make a real impact. We're seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced business environment and enjoys partnering closely with executive leadership . This is an opportunity for a highly organized, professional, and proactive individual to play a key role in supporting a local executive team and helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. Based on the client requirements, only candidates with prior executive assistant experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities / What You'll Do
Manage the executive teams calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of executive leadership.
Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Track action items and assist with follow-up on strategic initiatives and executive priorities.
Coordinate leadership meetings, board meetings, and special events.
Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information.
Serve as a liaison between executive leadership, employees, clients, consultants, and community partners.
Provide administrative support for special projects and additional business initiatives.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and discretion.
Must-Have
Minimum of 2-3 years of Executive Assistant or executive-level administrative support experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams.
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, successfully balancing multiple responsibilities and adjusting priorities as business needs change. No two days are the same in this role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting executive leadership and organizational success.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive business information.
Experience with document management, tracking, version control, and maintaining organized business records.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of broader business objectives and priorities.
Experience coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing and reviewing documents, taking meeting notes, tracking action items, and providing comprehensive administrative support.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-Have
Experience reviewing, organizing, or tracking legal documents and related records.
Exposure to accounting, financial, or business-related documentation.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Experience supporting organizations in professional services, engineering, architecture, consulting, or similar business environments. While industry experience may be beneficial, it is not required and is less important than demonstrated Executive Assistant capabilities and executive support experience.
Why Manpower? We're Kind of a BIG Deal!
We're more than just a staffing agency-we're your Career Partner.
We're Local! But Access to Careers Nationwide
Premium pay opportunities for your skills and experience
Access to hidden jobs not publicly advertised
Full-time, part-time, contract, and career opportunities
Full benefits eligibility options
Free career coaching and resume assistance
Nationally recognized recruiting and workforce solutions leader
Support from a local team committed to your long-term success
What's In It For You?
Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
High-impact role with meaningful responsibility
Professional growth and career development opportunities
Stable, full-time employment
Collaborative and professional work environment
Ongoing support from the Manpower recruiting team throughout your employment journey
Who is Manpower?
Locally owned, but globally connected, Manpower is a full-service staffing and recruiting company. Manpower connects qualified candidates with regional employers throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and beyond. With multiple regional locations and decades of service to the Tri-State market, Manpower has your job search covered.
Want to learn more?
Visit us online at Manpower.com or find us on Facebook at @WVManpower .
How to Apply / Contact Us
Text/Call: 304-760-5935
Apply Online: Manpower.com
Manpower is an EOE/AA/Vets/Disabled Employer
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.