Job Title: Executive Assistant (Contract) Location: Irvine, CA (On-site) Duration: Temporary
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established real estate company, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support during a leave of absence. This is a great opportunity to step into a fast-paced, professional environment and partner closely with senior leadership.
This role requires someone who is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to executive leadership
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and prioritizing conflicting requests
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports
- Support meeting coordination, including agendas, materials, and notes
- Process expense reports and assist with budget tracking
- Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Assist with special projects, events, and team initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of Executive Assistant experience, preferably supporting senior leaders
- Prior experience in real estate, property management, or a fast-paced corporate environment is a plus
- Strong calendar management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with expense and travel tools (e.g., Concur) preferred
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
- Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone who takes initiative and anticipates needs
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt quickly
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- A team player who can build relationships across the organization
Why This Role:
- Opportunity to gain experience with a reputable real estate organization
- Exposure to executive-level operations and high-impact work
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.