Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO
Trans World Entertainment has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant supporting the Chairman and CEO, based in Albany, New York. We are a publicly traded corporation operating approximately 1100 specialty retail stores selling music, movies games, electronics and related products. In the Northeast, you know us under our brand names FYE (For Your Entertainment), Saturday Matinee, Coconuts Music & Movies, Wherehouse Music, Sam Goody, Media Play, Suncoast and Strawberries.
This key position requires superior administrative, analytical and technical skills, plus: Considerable executive administrative experience including but not limited to:
Providing administrative support (calendar management; scheduling of meetings; writing/editing speeches and presentations;travel arrangements; editing and proofing memos and written correspondence; analyzing and disseminating company financial reports and other relevant data;providing direction to staff and executive team members; and other administrative/managerial duties as required), financial analysis and acting as a liaison with key/high-level internal and external constituencies in a publicly traded corporation. Prior experience in a similar role directly supporting a senior executive or CEO strongly preferred.
REQUIREMENTSStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook e-mail, web-based applications, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Professional demeanor suitable for an executive office.
Prior supervisory experience.Strong writing and financial skills.College degree or equivalent work experience/ certifications.
For immediate consideration, please submit your confidential resume and salary history to the contact information provided. Trans World Entertainment is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud to be a drug-free and smoke-free employer.