Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Executive Assistant
Summary
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Executive Vice President(s) with high-level administrative, operational, and strategic assistance. The role serves as a trusted partner to enable executive effectiveness by coordinating priorities, communications, and key initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
- Provide high-level confidential executive support, using sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making.
- Proactively anticipate executive needs, manage priorities, and support executive effectiveness.
- Manage complex executive calendars and schedule meetings while balancing competing priorities.
- Serve as gatekeeper for executive communications by screening inquiries, managing information flow, and resolving issues when appropriate.
- Draft, edit, and review correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate executive meetings, briefings, and events including agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up on action items.
- Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, approvals, and expense reporting in compliance with policy.
- Use enterprise systems and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, SAP Concur, Oracle, etc.) to streamline workflows.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records per retention and confidentiality standards.
- Support budget tracking, expense reconciliation, procurement requests, and Travel Card transactions with proper documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal leaders, external stakeholders, and community partners representing the executive office.
- May provide functional guidance or coordination to administrative staff and perform other related duties.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 4+ years providing high-level administrative or executive support in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders with discretion, professionalism, and independent judgment.
Advanced proficiency with modern office technology and collaboration platforms.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP Concur and Oracle platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and executive presence.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining composure and professionalism.
Valid Class C driver’s license, if required by assignment.
Conditions
- Location: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (on-site).
- Work environment: Fast-paced executive office with high autonomy and minimal supervision.
- Travel coordination responsibilities: Domestic and international travel planning and expense reporting.