Executive Assistant

The Open Approach

Executive Assistant supporting Open Approach, a managed IT services company, through executive coordination, travel, communications, and office administration. Direct support for the CEO with growing COO support.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBurlington • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on managing complex schedules and correspondence for executive leadership. Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, ensuring efficient task management and support for office administration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Excellent Written CommunicationMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyTask ManagementDiscretion with Confidential InformationProactive Problem Solving

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Soft Skills

Attention to DetailResourcefulnessJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Office AdministrationTravel CoordinationInternal Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple inboxes and a demanding calendar, keeping both organized, triaged, and free of conflicts.
Draft clear, professional correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
Plan and coordinate complex, multi-leg travel itineraries.
Track tasks and commitments to completion, flagging what needs attention before it becomes urgent.
Support recurring internal communications, including a company newsletter and monthly all-hands meeting.
Take on a growing set of office administration responsibilities that support the whole team.
Exercise sound judgment about what to handle independently and what to escalate.
Support the CEO directly, with the role expected to grow into supporting the COO as well.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially Outlook and Teams.
A track record of managing competing priorities without dropping the ball.
Absolute discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
A proactive, resourceful approach to solving logistics and scheduling problems.
Comfort working in-office in Burlington, Vermont, with occasional local travel for errands and event logistics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions.
Company-sponsored Life, STD/LTD Disability, and Workers’ Compensation.
401(k) with 4% match starting day one.
Generous PTO (starting at 16 days, plus paid holidays).
Fully paid parental leave.
Smartphone stipend for on-call rotation.
Weekly company lunches, coffee, snacks, and a pet-friendly office.