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Executive Assistant

Description:
Spherion Gainesville, FL is conducting a highly confidential search for an Executive Personal Assistant to a prominent and high-energy business owner and influential community figure with decades of local impact. This Executive is the President and Owner of a successful, established commercial services company and maintains an active schedule spanning business operations, significant political engagement, philanthropic interests, and personal ventures. This role is not purely administrative; we are seeking an indispensable right hand and key gatekeeper who will proactively manage the complex intersection of this individual's professional, civic, and personal life. Gainesville, FL Schedule: FT, M-F 8am - 5pm Pay Rate: $45,000 - $60,000/yr Please email resumes to Laura Barnhouse - laurabarnhouse@spherion.com Responsibilities This is an all-encompassing, high-level position requiring exceptional maturity, strategic thinking, and organizational prowess. Responsibilities include: Executive & Business Management: Own and optimize the Owner's dynamic, ever-changing calendar and complex travel logistics. Filter communications, draft high-level correspondence, and prepare briefs and documents for critical business decisions. Political & Civic Engagement: Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and follow-up for political events, community functions, and high-profile meetings. Prepare concise talking points and background materials for engagements with influential leaders. Personal & Asset Management: Handle sensitive personal and financial matters (e.g., expenses, private correspondence, asset oversight) with unwavering confidentiality. Coordinate family matters with discretion, including appointments and communications.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a confident, exceptionally polished professional with a demonstrated history of supporting a senior Executive or Business Owner in a demanding, high-stakes environment. Key attributes include: Unwavering Discretion: Demonstrable ability to handle the absolute highest level of confidential business, financial, and political information with impeccable integrity and professionalism. Assertive Management: Possess the strength, composure, and self-assurance to effectively manage a demanding schedule, confidently prioritizing, pivoting focus, and anticipating the Executive's needs before they arise. Contextual Fluency: Thrive in an environment that requires seamless transitions between business, political, and personal contexts, demonstrating relational savvy with staff, high-profile figures, and family members alike. Experience & Technical Acumen: Proven experience supporting a senior executive, and expert proficiency in calendar management and business productivity tools, preferably with a minimum of 5 years experience. Preferred Skills Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot seamlessly. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to draft correspondence and summarize information effectively. High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and personal matters. Confident and secure in decision-making, able to work independently and anticipate needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business productivity tools. Flexible and adaptable, with a calm demeanor in a fast-moving, high-demand environment.

To Apply:
Why Apply? This is a unique, long-term opportunity to play a role in assisting a major figure whose work impacts the local community and political landscape. If you are organized, resourceful, and capable of operating at the highest level of administrative support in a values-driven, high-energy environment, we encourage your application. When applying: Please include your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience supporting a senior Executive or Owner across business, personal, and civic domains. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. Are you ready to start your next career? Please apply online at https://www.spherion.com/apply/75913 or call us at 352-378-2300 to inquire about our job opportunities. Spherion offers Medical, Dental, 401(k) and bonuses! We pay weekly! Spherion Gainesville, FL is a drug free workplace.

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