Executive Assistant - Bellevue

Credit Acceptance•Washington, DC

4d•$93,487 - $109,068•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Assistant provides high-impact, strategic, and confidential support to C-level executives, enabling them to operate effectively. The role serves as a trusted partner, managing complex priorities, anticipating needs, exercising sound judgment, and representing the executive’s office with internal and external stakeholders. It operates with significant autonomy, discretion, and decision-making authority on matters involving the executive team. The position follows a hybrid work model, with two work-from-home days and three standard in-office days each week alongside the team and key stakeholders at the local office. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Bellevue, Washington area. The Executive Assistant supports the Executive Leadership Team, including SVP and VP leaders, and acts as a liaison among the C-level executive, senior leadership, Board members, and other partners. The role manages executive priorities, prepares briefing materials and communications, handles sensitive information, resolves issues, and plans executive meetings, Board sessions, strategic reviews, off-sites, and complex domestic and international travel. It also leads or supports cross-functional projects, tracks organizational initiatives and deliverables, improves executive-office processes, and may guide other administrative professionals. The role independently prioritizes executive workflows and makes decisions about scheduling, communication routing, information flow, and issue escalation. It may act as a delegate on selected tasks requiring judgment and provide analysis and recommendations that influence executive decisions and organizational planning. The competitive base salary range is $93,487–$109,068. The position is eligible for an annual variable cash bonus of 7.5%–15%, based on individual performance. Final compensation depends on factors including role-specific skills, experience, industry background, education, and certifications.

Requirements

7+ years of executive-level administrative support experience, including at least 3 years supporting VP-level or above.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and decision-making capability.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational priorities and dynamics.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, pivot quickly, and operate independently.
High proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience is considered.
Required degrees must be from institutions accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Bellevue, Washington area.

Nice To Haves

Experience functioning in fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed organizations is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with and provide administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team, including SVP and VP leaders.
Act as a liaison among the C-level executive, senior leadership, Board members, and internal and external partners.
Manage executive priorities and align time, information, and resources with organizational goals.
Prepare executive briefing materials, decision memos, presentations, and meeting follow-up actions.
Anticipate needs and issues, identify risks, and provide recommendations for executive decision-making.
Independently manage a complex, high-volume calendar and balance competing priorities.
Draft, edit, and refine executive correspondence, communications, and talking points.
Triage internal and external communications, escalating or resolving matters according to urgency, importance, and strategic alignment.
Coordinate executive workflows, operating rhythms, and organizational commitments.
Handle sensitive organizational, personnel, and financial information with discretion.
Investigate issues, gather data, and provide recommendations or resolutions.
Represent the executive in addressing inquiries, disputes, and confidential matters.
Plan and execute executive-level meetings, Board sessions, strategic reviews, and leadership off-sites.
Own agenda development, briefing documents, presentations, and action-item tracking.
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel.
Lead or support cross-functional projects on behalf of the C-level executive, acting as project manager or liaison as needed.
Track organizational initiatives against milestones, KPIs, and executive priorities.
Monitor leadership partners’ deliverables and ensure follow-through on commitments.
Improve executive-office processes, workflows, and tools; identify inefficiencies and implement best practices.
Provide mentorship or guidance to other administrative professionals as appropriate.
Independently prioritize executive workflows and allocate time and resources in line with business priorities.
Make decisions about scheduling, communication routing, information flow, and issue escalation.
Act as a delegate on selected tasks requiring judgment, within defined limits.
Provide recommendations and analysis that influence executive decisions, organizational planning, or strategic focus.
Remain compliant with company policies, processes, and legal guidelines; perform other assigned duties and meet department attendance requirements.