Executive Assistant to the Founder / CEO
Collective Data is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Founder/CEO. This Executive Assistant will be the "right hand person" to the Founder/CEO and will need to be sharp, organized, and thorough. In this role, the Executive Assistant will help support business development, sales, growth, strategy, recruiting operations, partnerships and more, all while ensuring the company is on-path with the Founder/CEO's roadmap. This person will work directly with Founder/CEO, making sure all projects, tasks, meetings, documents, correspondence, and anything that needs action are well attended to.
Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain a complex calendar while utilizing and protecting the Founder/CEO's time.
Manage and maintain the Founder/CEO’s inbox, including most if not all correspondences.
Process confidential and critical information on a routine basis with complete discretion.
Make decisions and provide guidance on behalf of the Founder/CEO where appropriate.
Help prepare and gather information for internal and external presentations.
Assist in all aspects of coordinating internal and external meetings, communications, events, and other projects as needed. Ensure appropriate follow-up.
Participate in meetings with the Founder/CEO to capture notes and action items. Follow up to ensure action items get completed.
Coordinate travel arrangements for the Founder/CEO, including flights and accommodations.
Work independently as well as collaborative with other members of the team for various projects, assignments, and activities including occasional office management and general administrative support.
Help identify corporate opportunities to improve, such as making sure we have adequate job descriptions, career paths and opportunities for growth.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to learn and anticipate the needs of the Founder/CEO.
Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail and accuracy.
Ability to anticipate issues, take ownership, and provide solutions.
Strong calendar management skills, including coordination among multiple schedules.
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information discreetly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
Complete both high-level and low-level tasks with little to no supervision.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Required Experience:
4+ years of related education / experience
Discretion handling confidential and sensitive information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organization skills
Ability to work in office
Who is Collective Data?
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we are a provider of high-end asset management software that has supported private companies and government agencies for more than 20 years. What sets Collective Data apart from more traditionally created products is that we have built our software with flexibility in mind and pride ourselves on our adaptability to meet client needs. Our software helps improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and provides better reporting for organizations whose fleet and related equipment are mission critical.
The Perks of Joining the Collective Data Team:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Relaxed dress code - jeans are ok!
Located in the growing NewBo District.
Employee access to private gym facility.
What you do here matters! You will become a valued member of the Collective Data team. We respect, foster, and value innovative thinking, creativity, and teamwork with a sincere focus and commitment to meeting and delivering on our customers’ needs.
Collective Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, ethnicity, or national origin.