Senior Executive Assistant

Werner Enterprises•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dedicated, highly organized Senior Executive Assistant to act as the primary support system for our CEO. Your primary mission is to protect the CEO’s time and energy by handling the logistics of their professional and personal daily life. The "plus" in this role is that you aren't just an organizer; you are a sharp communicator. You will assist with research, content drafting, and business projects that require a high degree of literacy and professional polish.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an executive support role, ideally within a global or corporate environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level correspondence with a sharp eye for detail/grammar.
Tech-savvy - experience with Google Suite, Zoom, etc. a plus.
Proven professionalism with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement.
Experience partnering with senior management in a fast-paced environment.
Based in Omaha with a reliable way to handle local errands.

Nice To Haves

You find genuine professional satisfaction in being helpful and making someone else’s day run smoothly.
You are "the organized one" in every group you’ve been in. Nothing slips through the cracks.
You have a "knack" for words and can take a rough idea from the CEO and turn it into a clear, professional message.
You understand that "no task is too small" and bring a positive attitude to everything from boardroom prep to lunch pickup.

Responsibilities

Serve as the "Air Traffic Controller" for the CEO’s calendar and meeting requests, while ensuring the schedule is realistic and prioritized.
Handle the day-to-day essentials that keep a busy leader able to focus on leading the enterprise.
Research and book seamless travel (flights, cars, hotels), anticipating needs before they arise.
Assist with occasional personal tasks and administrative errands to ensure the CEO can remain fully focused on the business.
Assist the CEO in drafting communication, content and/or internal team updates, while maintaining a professional and consistent voice.
Help clean up slide decks or prepare basic research briefs before the CEO heads into a high-stakes meeting.
Attend executive-level meetings at the request of the CEO and step in to assist with follow-up on projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO.