Executive Assistant and Office Manager Job at XPO, Boston, MA

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  • XPO
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

What you’ll need to succeed as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 2 or more years of experience in an administrative or executive support role
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and meet deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

  • 5 years experience in an administrative or executive support role
  • An eye for detail, meticulous grammar and a creative thinker
  • Able to maintain confidentiality surrounding company materials and information
  • Highly organized work style with excellent interpersonal skills
  • A "no job is too big or too small" attitude
  • Typing speed of at least 70+ wpm (as typing is a critical skill for this position, we encourage you to review and practice your typing skills throughout your application process here:

 

About the Executive Assistant and Office Management job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Competitive compensation package  
  • Full health insurance benefits available on day one  
  • Life and disability insurance  
  • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year   
  • 9 paid company holidays  
  • 401(k) option with company match  
  • Education assistance  
  • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan  

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Due to the critical nature of this role, this position is required to be in the office 5 days a week at our new (and soon to be opened) corporate location in Boston, MA (One International Place on the 16th floor)
  • Foster a welcoming environment and provide exemplary customer service for employees, visitors, VIPs, and C-suite executives for XPO’s corporate headquarters
  • Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, attention to detail and customer service
  • Draft high-level presentations, communications and documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Occassional notetaking may be required in confidential meetings
  • Maintain accurate calendars with an understanding of prioritizing critical deliverables
  • Plan and arrange domestic and international travel itineraries and accommodations
  • Maintain supplies and cleanliness of all pantries, conference rooms, copy centers and reception area
  • Manage security system for office; monitor all visitors and assign appropriate badge access, monitor security camera footage, create/deactivate/manage employee ID badge access
  • Support onboarding of new employees; distribute ID badges, set up workspace and provide all pertinent office and office park procedural information #PIQ

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

 

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

 

Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here .

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