Executive Administrative Assistant
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Exectutive Administrative Assistant to join our Team in Raleigh, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh office. GFT’s professionals bring unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We deliver innovative solutions for foundations, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, underground construction, and building sites. We excel in designing building and transportation infrastructure, addressing landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, slope stability, and seepage issues. The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to senior leadership, ensuring efficient operations and seamless communication. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior executives.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive calendars, travel & meetings schedules, and coordinate logistics.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including accommodations and itineraries.
- Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
- Organize and support high-profile events, conferences, and client engagements.
- Monitor and manage expense reports and budget tracking.
- Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
High school or GED
