Executive Assistant

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

SEI is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to designated senior executives and contribute to select team and organizational priorities. The role involves developing a working understanding of the executives’ business priorities, initiatives, operating rhythms, and stakeholder relationships so the Executive Assistant can anticipate needs, connect information, coordinate effectively, and help executives stay focused on their highest priorities. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive executive and logistical support, coordinate information and meeting preparation, and act as a dependable point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders. The role also uses AI and other digital tools to improve workflows and productivity, and requires professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with work from SEI’s Oaks, Pennsylvania office three days per week.

Requirements

Experience supporting senior executives, ideally at the Executive Vice President, C-suite, or comparable level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence interacting effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
Strong judgment and situational awareness, with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and determine when to act independently or engage others.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage complex calendars, competing priorities, travel, expenses, and executive logistics.
Experience preparing and organizing presentations, briefing materials, and content for executive- or board-level meetings.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience using AI-enabled tools in day-to-day work.
Ability and willingness to develop a practical understanding of business priorities, initiatives, and stakeholder relationships.
A flexible and collaborative mindset, with confidence to ask questions, offer ideas, and identify more effective ways of working.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executives at the Executive Vice President, C-suite, or comparable level.
Curiosity and learning agility to continue expanding how technology can improve ways of working.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to senior executives, helping them operate effectively and remain focused on their highest priorities.
Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel, expenses, meeting coordination, and other executive logistics.
Develop an understanding of executive and business priorities to anticipate needs, recognize connections, conflicts, or dependencies, coordinate with the right people, and help ensure follow-through.
Support meeting preparation and information flow by coordinating agendas and materials, engaging appropriate content owners, and ensuring executives have needed information.
Provide logistical and administrative support for select team and organizational priorities, particularly where centralized coordination creates efficiency.
Build strong relationships across SEI and serve as a reliable point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders.
Use AI and other digital tools to streamline workflows, organize and synthesize information, support meeting preparation and follow-up, and improve productivity.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality with sensitive information.

Benefits

Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, employee assistance program, and flexible spending account benefits.
Life and disability insurance, with premiums paid for base coverage.
401(k) match and a strong retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.
Commuter benefits.
Up to 11 paid holidays per year.
21 days of paid time off per year, prorated for new hires, with increases over time.
Paid parental leave.
Back-up childcare arrangements.
Paid volunteer days.
Discounted stock purchase plan and investment options.
Access to employee networks.
Flexible Paid Time Off.