Executive Assistant Jobs in Maryland

An Executive Assistant in the admin industry provides comprehensive administrative support to senior executives and management. This role is responsible for managing schedules, preparing reports, handling correspondence, arranging travel, organizing meetings and events, and maintaining files and databases. They often act as the executive's first point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, which requires them to exercise a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. The role may also include managing projects, conducting research, and providing executive-level support in decision-making processes.

Key skills for an Executive Assistant include excellent organization and time management skills, high level of multitasking and prioritizing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with technology, including office software applications. Certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Executive Assistant, one may have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or Personal Assistant, which provide relevant experience in administrative tasks, project management, and executive support.

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Executive Assistant

Position Summary:The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the President and CEO including, but not limited to, calendar management and travel and expense reports....

Executive Office Administrator, Sr. Specialist

  • College Park, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • College Park, MD
  • 19 hours ago

Support budget management by tracking expenses, processing invoices, expense reports and vendor contractingas well as working with program leads to find operational and cost efficiencies....

needs. + Works as a competent and engaged member of the Enterprise Leadership Team executive assistant team....

Executive Administrative Assistant

  • California, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • California, MD
  • 1 day ago

The Executive Assistant often works independently with little or no supervision and interacts with Executive Leadership and SAIC staff at all levels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment....

Executive Assistant - (582)

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 2 days ago

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - (582) EPS Corporation View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Business - Support Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (ON-SITE/OFFICE) EPS Corporation...

Executive Assistant

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago

reports + May coordinate and track training activities of internal associates + Maintain database as required + May assist in workforce scheduling of internal associates + Provide support to other...

Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago

un Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator (Rockville) Exhibits & Events compensation: $17 - $20/hr. employment type: job title: Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator About the Role: We...

Executive Assistant-Senior

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 3 days ago

The Executive Assistant - Senior may supervise other administrative caregivers....

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington Park, MD
  • 3 days ago

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking anExecutive Secretary / Executive Administrative Assistant, Journeyman to support a NAVAIR PMA atPatuxent River MD. The Executive Secretary / Executive...

Executive Assistant

  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 5 days ago

John Evans Recruiting is conducting a search for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a 25-employee marketing software company in Hunt Valley, MD....

Executive Assistant

  • Frederick, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 5 days ago

The incumbent will be providing Executive Assistant administrative support services to the groups supporting the U.S....

Executive Assistant, Information Management and Technology

  • La Plata, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • La Plata, MD
  • 6 days ago

The executive assistant must be able to establish priorities for a wide variety of tasks and assignments....

Junior Executive Assistant

  • Hanover, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 7 days ago

Actalent is seeking a Junior Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant to join our team at our Global Headquarters in Hanover, MD!...

EEO Compliance Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago

( Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration EEO Compliance Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I) Grade 17 (7340) SP#25-14-05 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION THE RECONSIDERATION...

Executive Assistant

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago

Financial Administration: Assist with expense reports, budget tracking, and other financial administrative tasks in collaboration with external financial partners....

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Executive Assistant Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Executive Assistants in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Master's Degree
11.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
Some College
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executive Assistants in Maryland
2-4 years
29.2%
1-2 years
28.9%
4-6 years
17.7%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
6.6%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
10+ years
3.2%


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