Executive Assistant & Department Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant & Department Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Head of Strategy and the Strategy Department. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, a strong sense of discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Essential Duties

Coordinate departmental schedules and reserve meeting rooms
• Provide general administrative support to the Strategy Department, including document preparation, numerical data management, meeting arrangements, filing, and data entry
  Handle phone calls, emails, and visitor reception
  
• Assist with travel and event arrangements
  
• Support visitors from the parent and subsidiary companies
  
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties
  
• Provide interpretation (consecutive or whispering) for in-person and online meetings
  
• Translate various documents between Japanese and English
• Manage the Head of Strategy's schedule, including domestic/international travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and home leave planning
  
• Serve as a primary liaison and coordination point with key internal and external stakeholders
  
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and reports
  
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
  
• Take meeting minutes and follow up on action items
  
• Act as a representative or proxy for the Head of Strategy when required

Qualifications

• English proficiency at a business level or higher
  
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Proficient PC skills

• Prior experience in a financial institution is a plus

Benefits & Perks!

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.

Sekisui House U.S. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.