Executive Assistant

Non-Construction Ops Seattle, Washington


Description

Join Sellen’s Team. Come Build with Us. 

Sellen's Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to Sellen’s Executive Team through the coordination of complex scheduling and meeting details to align executive availability with strategic and operational priorities. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in proactively planning for and preparing for the efficient use of people’s time and acts as a liaison to ensure the effective flow of communication to and from the executive team with others in the organization.

This position is located full-time in our South Lake Union Office, hours from 7:30am-4:30pm. You must be located in the Seattle area and able to work onsite full-time. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

A cover letter is required with your resume and application.

Your Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years' experience supporting multiple executives or department directors. 

KNOWLEDGE

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and the full suite of applications in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Outlook, SharePoint and MS Teams. 

SKILLS 

  • Extremely detail oriented.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication skills:
    • Proficient verbal communication, including phone etiquette.
    • Expert written communication.

ABILITIES

  • Scheduling for multiple individuals.
  • Communicate comfortably and effectively with diverse groups of people.
  • Independently navigate situations of ambiguity. 
  • Work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Perform multiple tasks and focus on attention to detail in a timely and reliable manner.
  • Effectively prioritize and adapt to constantly changing priorities.
  • Communicate with tact and discretion.

Interview Process

  • 3 interviews: 30 min. video interview with recruiter, 45 min. in-office interview with executive, 30 min. in-office interview with 2 executives. 

The full salary range for this position is $78,000 to $95,000. New hires typically start between $78,000 and $85,500, depending on direct professional experience and qualifications. The bonus target for this role is 5% of annual base earnings. Learn more about Sellen's Fair Pay Workplace certification, our bonus plan, and other rewards and benefit programs here

About Sellen 

Sellen's purpose is to improve the lives of those around us - as builders, partners and neighbors. Our goal is to hire the best talent and develop the strongest project teams in the industry. If you bring strong skills, thrive in a project environment, and enjoy team spirit and collaboration, please introduce yourself.  

Our Benefits  

At Sellen, we provide our team members with an environment that promises safety, stability, and values mental health. Competitive benefits including 401(k) with up to 9.5% employer contribution, health insurance, health savings contributions, tuition benefits, and more. Sellen is the first general contractor in the country to receive the Fair Pay Workplace Certification, which ensures we are paying our people equitable across gender and race.   

Our Culture & Reputation 

Doing things the "Sellen Way" means being good at our craft, doing what's right, and caring for one another. As a local, employee-owned company, based in the Pacific Northwest for 80 years, we live, work and raise our families here, and Sellen is committed to actively supporting our community and our people. 

Our DEI Commitment 

We recognize the impact Sellen can make in creating a more diverse A/E/C industry. We envision a diverse workforce where people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented and historically underestimated populations are reflected at all levels. 

Sellen is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.