Modern Executive Solutions

Executive Assistant to Head of Executive Solutions

FULL TIME

December 3, 2024

About Modern Executive Solutions
Modern Executive Solutions is a fully integrated talent management consultancy with a specific focus on developing diverse, modern leadership teams. We provide services that include talent and organization strategy, culture and change management, leadership assessment and development and executive search. Everything we do is forward-looking and focused on creating modern organizations, leadership team and leaders. We are headquartered out of Atlanta, Georgia but work on a remote-first basis with employees across the United States and a team also in the United Kingdom. As a part of our embedded purpose to change lives for the better we donate 10% of our annual profits to charities that support youth and education in order to develop the diverse talent of tomorrow.

We are looking for a disciplined, experienced, and service-oriented individual who sees the Executive Assistant role as their professional career path to provide exceptional support to the Head of Executive Solutions. This role is pivotal to the Head of Executive Solutions’ success and the success of the firm. The EA to the Head of Executive Solutions will connect the dots to problem solve and strategically execute even the smallest of tasks, track the seamless execution and cadence of multiple operational details, and ensures the Head of Executive Solutions is able to address their most critical priorities on an ongoing basis.

What you'll do:
  • Calendar and Email Management – Schedules meetings without error, knows how to prioritize high-demand requests, and monitors high-volume email with discretion and confidentiality. Will also be able to answer emails on behalf of the Head of Executive Solutions when appropriate.
  • Executive Solutions Team Support – Schedules, plans, co-facilitates the agenda, takes notes, and follows-up to practice meetings.
  • Stakeholder Management – Successfully builds positive and trusting relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and candidates.
  • Delivery Management – Proactively partners with project teams to ensure smooth process and error-free documentation (for internal and client projects).
  • Event Management – Assist in planning and coordinating NYC office bookings for offsites, team events, and charitable initiatives.
  • Act as a core member of the Modern Executive Assistant team. Trains, onboards, and manages other EAs within the Executive Solutions leadership team as applicable.
  • General admin support to the Head of Executive Solutions across systems, processes, and people needs.
Knowledge Needed for the Role:
  • Technology: Microsoft Suite, Salesforce CRM, ATS, etc.
  • Industry knowledge for Executive Search and/or Consulting preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills Needed for the Role:
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication: Clearly communicating to a diverse audience in a professional and timely way. Detail-oriented, but succinct with the ability to accommodate stakeholder preferences. Ability to write synthesis briefs and reports from data audits.
  • Organization, Tracking & Planning: Ability to help organize and track multiple workstreams, projects, and tasks while prioritizing execution and communication to all stakeholders where applicable. Includes event management, internal firm-building initiatives, broader team support in meetings, etc.
  • Technology Savvy: Comfort with and successful use of technology in support of the Head of Executive Solutions. Auditing and reporting from various databases.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Able to organize data, analyze issues, and develop logical recommendations for action.
  • Stakeholder management: Managing diverse teams of individuals, particularly senior leadership and partner groups with diverse backgrounds. Ability to drive engagement, accountability, and execution through trust building and competence.
Attributes Needed for the Role:
  • Discretion and Maturity: Requires high sensitivity and caution with reviewing, sharing, and responding to inquiries or information. Ability to remain professional at all times – trustworthy, rational, and balanced, while taking self-interest, preferences, or emotions out of the equation.
  • Adaptability: Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in fast-changing situations. Flexibility to manage shifting priorities while maintaining productivity. Creative solution finder.
  • Drive and Curiosity: Bring a high level of energy and personal drive to your work with a thirst for excellent execution and exceeding expectations. Ready to jump in and always add value. Natural curiosity for learning more about people, situations, industries and contexts propels you to add value to projects, colleagues and clients every day.
  • Attention to Detail: Committed to delivering high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your tasks.
  • Growth Mindset/Resiliency: Openness to feedback and a desire for continuous improvement. Ability to reflect on past experiences and apply lessons learned to new challenges.
Experiences Needed for the Role:
  • Proven experience supporting a high-level executive and working with diverse teams at all levels on their behalf.
  • Professional Services, Executive Search, or Consulting industry experience preferred.
Why Modern?

Purpose-Driven Work:
Join a team that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.

Impactful Projects:
Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.

Professional Growth:
Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.
Flexibility & Balance: Benefit from a flexible remote work environment, paid parental leave, and an office setup stipend to support your work-from-home needs.

Our Values

Be Bold:
Think strategically, seeing implications and creative paths. Innovates commercially – seeks to understand client perspective to drive impact. Innovates internally - seeks to improve processes, procedures, and technology used within and across their teams.

Be Excellent:
Deliver client ready work, with attention to detail, raising the bar of expectations within team and with data integrity to include the use of all company tools and systems. Motivated by excellence to the benefit of clients and our firm.

Be United:
Be an inclusive ‘team player,’ willing to support, develop and ‘go the extra mile’ to deliver impact with others. Proactively develops trusting relationships both within and outside our firm.

Be Authentic:
Demonstrate awareness, coachability and a desire to grow with continuous improvement. Motivated by a personal purpose aligned with our firm’s mission and values. Is accountable for delivery of client ready work.


Modern Executive Solutions is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, age, disability status, veteran or military status or care-giver status. Please contact us at careers@modernexec.com if you need assistance completing this application.
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