Executive Assistant to the CEO at Davidson Hospitality Group in US-GA-Atlanta

Job description

• Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking a talented, highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our corporate team in Dunwoody, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who has built a strong foundation supporting senior executives and is ready to take the next step in their career with a growing hospitality organization.
• Working directly with the CEO, this highly visible role provides executive, administrative and operational support while serving as an important connection point between the CEO, C-Suite leaders and key internal and external stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate brings approximately 5+ years of executive support experience, including experience supporting a CEO, C-Suite executive or senior business leader, and is ready to expand their exposure and impact at the executive level.
• We’re looking for someone who is polished and professional, but equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves. You’ll thrive here if you are naturally organized, anticipate what’s coming next, enjoy working in a fast-moving environment and take pride in making things happen behind the scenes.
• This position is based on-site at Davidson Hospitality Group’s corporate office in Dunwoody, GA and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, communications and priority initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact and liaison between the CEO and C-Suite executives, company leaders, owners, clients, board members, industry partners and external organizations.
• Proactively manage competing priorities, anticipate scheduling needs and help ensure the CEO’s time is aligned with key business priorities.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership retreats, corporate events, special projects and other executive-level activities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, meeting materials and executive communications.
• Coordinate board meeting preparation, including presentations, supporting documentation and executive meeting materials.
• Maintain organizational records, executive reporting materials, company reference resources, organizational charts and business tracking documents.
• Track key company initiatives, strategic activities, industry events and other executive priorities.
• Support communication and information flow between executive leadership and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Coordinate participation in industry conferences, board meetings, sponsorships and corporate engagements.
• Help oversee day-to-day corporate office operations, including facilities coordination, workplace services, purchasing, office resources and administrative processes.
• Support executive meetings, leadership events and corporate visitor experiences to ensure a polished and professional experience.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information related to executive matters, business initiatives, personnel, transactions and company relationships with exceptional discretion and judgment.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, building positive relationships across the organization and supporting corporate and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide administrative and project support to other senior executives and leadership teams as needed.
• Bring a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to the role, recognizing that no task is too large or too small when supporting the CEO and broader organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive Executive Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant or C-Suite administrative support experience, ideally supporting a CEO, President, C-Suite executive or senior executive leadership team.
• Experience supporting senior leadership within hospitality, hotels, travel, service-oriented organizations or a corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, executive communications and administrative support.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting deadlines and competing demands.
• Strong project coordination and follow-through skills with a proactive approach to identifying needs and solving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to interact professionally with executives, board members, owners, clients and external business partners.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, emotional intelligence and sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly when handling executive communications and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs and take initiative without requiring significant day-to-day direction.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, executive calendar management and business productivity tools.
• Adaptable, resourceful and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly visible executive environment.
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with a genuine willingness to help wherever needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site at Davidson Hospitality Group’s corporate office in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Skills

Required

• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
• In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match
• Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.