Executive Assistant

Quest Diagnostics•Secaucus, NJ

13d•$38 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant will support the Sr. VP of Enterprise Operations from Quest Diagnostics’ Secaucus, NJ-based HQ. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role—It’s a high-exposure, high-accountability position for someone who wants to learn how senior leaders operate, how decisions are made, and how large teams scale. The Executive Assistant will operate as an extension of the Sr. VP — managing time, information flow, and priorities Over time, the role can evolve toward operations leadership or Chief of Staff–type responsibilities for the right person.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting senior leader(s) and operations
Experience in a fast-moving, high-performance environment, including consulting, startup, or military
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional written communication, including assisting in the development of slide decks and presentations
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal team, cross-functional team, and external parties in a rapidly growing environment

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize the daily schedule of the Sr. VP, including keeping appointments and meetings on time or changing schedules when necessary
Manage contacts, proactively understanding who they are, which are priority contacts and keeping track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
Meeting and presentation preparation and follow-up
Triage the Sr. VP’s in-box and draft communication
Coordinate travel and proactively coordinate the pre-planning of trips with various internal functions
Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
Anticipate issues before they escalate
Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
Other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!