--- title: Executive Assistant CEO at Hansell Tierney description: Hansell Tierney is hiring for the Executive Assistant CEO role in Seattle, WA. Pays $110K–$125K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/executive-assistant-ceo-at-hansell-tierney-01a14211-0dea-7249-9a9b-6d165f9365fc date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Hansell Tierney as Executive Assistant CEO in Seattle, WA. Pays $110K–$125K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qd6vml.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Hansell Tierney | | **Location** | Seattle, WA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $110K/yr - $125K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Hansell Tierney. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Hansell Tierney. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $67,000 – $95,000 a year (median $78,000). ## Description **Executive Assistant to the CEO** **Location:** Seattle (Hybrid) **Schedule:** Full-time **Salary:** $110,000-$125,000 **The Opportunity** Our client, an established life sciences organization in the greater Seattle area, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to its Chief Executive Officer. This is a highly visible and trusted role for an accomplished executive support professional who excels at helping to keep a busy CEO organized, prepared, and focused on the highest priorities. The right candidate will bring the ability to quickly understand the business and the CEO’s priorities, exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities with minimal direction. The position involves complex calendar management, executive communications, meeting preparation, travel coordination, expense management, and interaction with senior leadership, Board members, and external stakeholders. The role also includes occasional personal administrative support, requiring flexibility and exceptional discretion. This is primarily an executive administrative support role, best suited for someone who takes pride in being a trusted partner to a senior executive and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **What You'll Do** - Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to the CEO, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities - Manage a complex, frequently changing executive calendar, including meetings, appointments, and commitments - Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring scheduling and logistics are confirmed and materials and information are available in advance - Serve as a trusted point of contact for the CEO's office, managing communications and coordinating with senior executives, Board members, and external stakeholders - Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, and related logistics - Prepare and organize information, reports, presentations, correspondence, and other materials for executive meetings and discussions - Support Board of Directors activities, including scheduling, meeting logistics, travel coordination, and preparation of presentation materials - Manage expense reports, documentation, records, and other executive administrative responsibilities - Conduct research, gather information, and assist with special projects and executive priorities - Serve as an effective and gracious gatekeeper, helping manage competing requests for the CEO's time and attention - Handle highly sensitive business and personal information with exceptional discretion and confidentiality - Assist with occasional personal scheduling, travel, appointments, and related administrative needs - Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external contacts - Provide guidance and coordination to other administrative personnel as needed - Identify needs, solve problems, and follow through independently as priorities evolve **What We're Looking For** - Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related professional experience, including at least 5 years of executive administrative support - Demonstrated experience supporting a CEO or other senior-level executive - Extensive experience managing complex executive calendars and coordinating multiple competing priorities - Experience supporting Boards of Directors strongly preferred - Ability to understand the organization’s business, exercise sound judgment, and align administrative support with executive priorities - Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, and presentations - Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - Professionalism and confidence in interactions with senior executives, Board members, and external stakeholders - High degree of initiative, independence, resourcefulness, and follow-through - Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organization - Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities - Comfortable supporting occasional personal administrative needs as part of the broader executive support role - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant calendar, travel, and expense-management technology - Ability to travel overnight occasionally - Flexibility to provide administrative support outside normal business hours when needed **Compensation & Benefits** The starting salary range for this position is **$110,000-$125,000.** Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors including experience, education, skills, relevant certifications, and other job-related qualifications. The position may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off and sick leave, and a 401(k) program for eligible employees. Specific benefit eligibility and plan details will be provided during the hiring process. **About Hansell Tierney** Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs. **This Organization Participates in E-Verify** This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. 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