Sr Executive Assistant

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
 

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.
 

As a Senior Executive Assistant (Senior EA), your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support to members of our Executive Team. You will be responsible for handling complex calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, maintaining confidential information, and proactively providing solutions. In this role, you will support two Executive Team members (or the equivalent) and provide back up coverage across the team as needed.
 

What You'll Do Here:

• Efficiently handle and maintain 2 executives' calendars
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation, with meticulous attention to detail
• Handle incoming messages, responding promptly or redirecting as necessary
• Organize and maintain confidential information, exercising discretion and integrity
• Assist in the preparation of meeting agendas and materials, ensuring all necessary information is available, ensure all resources required for meetings are secured
• Lead or support various projects
• Track and manage invoices, expense reports and reimbursements, effectively allocating resources
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
• Coordinate and support special events and meetings, exhibiting flexibility and crisis management skills, leveraging internal resources where appropriate
• Provide general administrative support with a focus on efficiency, flexibility, and problem solving
   

Required Skills:

• Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience as an executive administrative assistant or in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, Slack)
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines
• Professional and polished demeanour
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities!
   

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Experience with complex calendar management and scheduling software
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with document management systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected] or at +1 (617)289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$34.50 - $51.00 USD