Executive Administrative Assistant
Lynk Global
Location
Chantilly, VA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Operations
About Lynk Global
Lynk Global is the inventor of satellite direct to device or D2D technology and has the
world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system.
Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text
messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has
been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30
countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO
commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the
existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your
mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of
poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and other
Executive Team members. Reporting directly to the EVP Program Management, the
Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The
Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors and senior
management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations
efforts, manages all travel arrangements for the CEO and oversees special projects. The
Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial
environment. The ideal individual will have the ability to proactively and reactively exercise
good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication,
administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance
among multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company.
• Sustain a daily calendar of meetings and events.
• Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects
and other documents in support of objectives for the organization.
• Arrange travel and accommodations for executives. Prepare expense reports.
• Screen incoming telephone calls; take and deliver accurate messages; respond to
requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to
the appropriate staff.
• Excellent communication and time management skills; proven ability to meet
deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment; performs additional duties as
assigned by executives.
• Draft and prepare correspondence for internal announcements, board meetings,
and organizations that the executive is involved with
• Manage the Executive's contacts
• Assist in preparing and managing presentations and decks.
• Be responsive to emails/texts/phone calls, with contact outside normal business
hours
• Welcome the Executive’s guests by greeting them, in person or on the phone;
answering or directing inquiries.
• Use discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment to handle C-Level matters.
• Represent the company and the Executive in a positive light through great follow-
through skills and sound judgment.
• Conserve the Executive's time by reading, researching, collecting and analyzing
information as needed, in advance.
• Complete adhoc projects as assigned – such as personal events and/or family
needs.
• Organize complex calendars and schedules, resolving any scheduling issues
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree desired
• 5+ years of related experience required in working in an executive assistant role
supporting C-Level executives.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Flexible hours as dictated by the needs of business for projects and meetings.
Business sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make
sound judgement calls when needed.
• Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a
consistent basis.
• Excellent communicator - able to interact with people of all levels in a confident,
professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
• Team player - have team-oriented experience and approach.
• Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the CEO and other senior
executives by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties.
• Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency.
• Taking self-initiative on actions needing attention and being proactive in managing
tasks.