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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Family DollarChesapeake, VA, US
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Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to senior executives at Family Dollar. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality while embodying our store-focused commitment to service and operational excellence.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Provide daily administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, and expense processing.
  • Assist with financial tasks such as budgeting support, invoice submission, and travel reimbursements.
  • Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for executive meetings, internal reviews, and external communications.
  • Anticipate the needs of executives and proactively manage schedules, priorities, and follow-ups.
  • Coordinate logistics for department-wide meetings, events, team-building activities, and special projects.
  • Draft and manage internal and external communications, including memos, emails, and announcements.
  • Manage office supplies, place procurement orders, and coordinate workspace needs for new or transitioning team members.
  • Track key deliverables and maintain alignment between team deadlines, department priorities, and corporate calendars.
  • Support onboarding of new team members and coordinate office moves or transitions.
  • Serve as a liaison across departments to ensure seamless information flow and alignment on priorities.
  • Perform additional administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate's degree or higher preferred
  • Experience :

  • 5+ years of experience providing executive-level administrative support, ideally in a corporate or retail environment
  • Proven ability to support multiple senior leaders and manage competing priorities
  • Skills & Competencies :

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Professional demeanor and customer-service orientation
  • Technical Skills :

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with expense reporting tools and enterprise systems is a plus
  • Work Environment :

  • Office-based role requiring 40+ hours per week
  • Flexibility as needed to support executive schedules and business demands
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