Executive Assistant Jobs

Executive Assistant jobs are open across finance, tech, healthcare, legal, and corporate sectors, from entry-level coordinator roles to C-suite and board-level positions, with specializations in calendar management, travel coordination, and project support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,129+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTarget
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Assistant Executive Steward
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Assistant Executive Steward
AJS Hotels
Louisville, Kentucky
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
501-1,000

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Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
Minetek
Columbus, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
201-500

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Assistant Executive Steward
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Assistant Executive Steward
Waterfront and Riverfront Towers
Louisville, Kentucky
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$26.12 - $31.45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
William A Hazel
Chantilly, Virginia
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$26 - $32/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in Business Administration

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Executive Assistant & Tax Preparer | $30–$35/hr | In Office
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Executive Assistant & Tax Preparer | $30–$35/hr | In Office
Nguyen CPA Firm
Houston, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $35/hr
On-Site

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Executive Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Target97
  • Potomac Management56
  • Amazon41
  • JPMorganChase22
  • Amazon Web Services16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services28
  • Technology & Software22
  • Education19
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Staffing & Recruiting9

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in executive assistant jobs.

  • Five or more years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability to manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Experience handling confidential information with a high degree of discretion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level correspondence
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field

Tips for Your Executive Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to the executive

Hiring managers want to know which level of executive you've supported, not just that you've held the title. Call out the specific scope: C-suite, VP, board members, or multi-executive teams. That context shapes every other line on your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists executive assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify the complexity you managed

Instead of listing tasks, show scale. How many calendars did you coordinate, how many countries did travel logistics cover, or how many stakeholders were in the meetings you arranged? Numbers make the scope of your support concrete and memorable to reviewers.

Target job postings by software stack

Many executive assistant roles require specific tools, from Microsoft 365 and Concur to Salesforce or Zoom. Search for openings that name the software your current employer uses. A direct skill match moves your application past initial filters faster than a generalist resume.

Prepare a priorities conflict scenario

Interviewers almost always ask how you handle competing urgent requests from multiple executives. Prepare a specific, real example that shows your decision-making process, not a hypothetical. Walk through who you communicated with, in what order, and what the outcome was.

Follow up with a process-focused thank you

After your interview, send a note that references one workflow or challenge discussed and briefly restates how you'd approach it. This reinforces your practical value and keeps you distinct from candidates who send a generic thank-you message.

Executive Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most executive assistants?

The companies hiring the most executive assistants right now include Target, Potomac Management, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology firms consistently post the highest volume of executive assistant roles.

How many executive assistant jobs are remote?

About 43% of executive assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how closely tied the role is to in-person executive access. Roles focused on project coordination, travel booking, and written communications are more likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules than those involving physical office management or in-person scheduling.

How do you become an executive assistant?

Start by building administrative experience in an office environment, supporting managers or department teams. Develop strong proficiency in calendar management, travel coordination, and business communication software. Move into roles that support directors or VPs, then use that experience to apply for C-suite-level positions. Employers weigh demonstrated discretion and reliability as heavily as technical skills.

Can you get hired as an executive assistant with little experience?

Yes, entry points exist through administrative assistant, office coordinator, or executive assistant coordinator roles that support lower-level managers. Focus your application on transferable skills: inbox management, scheduling across time zones, meeting preparation, and handling sensitive information. Temp or contract placements are a reliable way to build direct executive-facing experience that opens doors to senior roles.

What does the executive assistant interview process look like?

Most hiring processes begin with a recruiter or HR phone screen, followed by a structured interview with the executive you'd support and often their chief of staff or HR business partner. Expect scenario-based questions about prioritization, confidentiality, and communication under pressure. Some employers include a written exercise or calendar-management task to assess your organizational judgment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to executive assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to executive assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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