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Executive Assistant

 Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. ET - 5:00 p.m. ET)

Location: Columbia, SC (downtown); Onsite Required

Could this be the right job for you? Here are some questions to help you decide:

• Are you looking for a career, not just a job?
• Do you value feedback and skills development opportunities?
• Do you enjoy working collaboratively and possess high emotional intelligence (EQ)?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
• Do all these words describe you: Humble, Adaptable, Proactive, Detail-Oriented, Service-Minded?
• Are you a high performer?
• Do you think you can find a needle in a haystack? (Sometimes, this is what managing the calendars of highly busy executives can feel like)
• Do enjoy working onsite to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders?
• Do you utilize solution-driven approaches to problem-solving?
• Do you value generous benefits and employer-provided retirement contributions?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then we encourage you to continue learning about this unique employment opportunity!

KG Workforce Solutions is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to provide research, support, and calendaring for executive leaders. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent organization, communication, and time management skills. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following primary job duties:

• Providing research and legislative support to the Executive Staff.
• Completing policy and financially-related research projects.
• Coordinating calendars and communication; appropriately prioritizing and interacting with multiple Executives and other stakeholders.
• Compiling, documenting, and retaining information related to Agency initiatives and programs.
• Monitoring and/or attending assigned events, hearings, and meetings.
• Performing complex research and analysis on applicable laws and regulations.
• Reviewing, drafting, and editing contracts and other legal documents.
• Performing a broad range of administrative responsibilities while delivering quality and achieving tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, accounting, finance, or another relevant major.
• Three (3) + years of relevant experience in business management, legal administration, public administration, or project management.
• Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions.
• Calendaring experience supporting executives.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including high emotional intelligence, collaboration, humbleness, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality at all times.
• Intermediate-to-Advance skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Experience: 
Previous experience working with executive-level management is highly preferred.