Senior Executive Assistant

Starkey•Eden Prairie, MN

23h•$75,460 - $105,000

About The Position

Starkey is hiring an Sr. Executive Assistant for our Global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level strategic and operational support to members of the Executive Team. This role enables leadership effectiveness by anticipating needs, supporting informed decision-making, and driving organizational alignment. Operating as a trusted extension of executive leadership, the Senior Executive Assistant exercises exceptional judgment, discretion, and initiative to streamline priorities, enhance communication, and maintain momentum on enterprise initiatives. If you are an experienced Sr. Executive Assistant that is confident, self directed, have a polished demeanor, and is driven to get things done this may be your next career move. At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.â¯ Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5–8+ years supporting senior or executive-level leaders in a dynamic organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, Visio, Power BI), PDF editors, and Webex
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial and customer operations
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Specialized administrative or project management coursework/certifications desirable
Experience supporting leaders with large, global teams preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
Exposure to emerging AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Agentforce) preferred
Experience supporting executive presence on social media platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to Executives by anticipating needs, enabling decision-making, and ensuring organizational priorities advance smoothly.
Manage executive workflows and communication channels to enhance focus, reduce operational friction, and improve responsiveness.
Orchestrate cross-functional alignment by coordinating key meetings, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring leaders have the right information at the right time.
Optimize executive calendars with a strategic lens, prioritizing high-value activities and safeguarding time for leadership, strategy, and people.
Lead executive-level travel coordination to ensure efficient, secure, and cost-effective itineraries.
Track critical deadlines, obligations, and deliverables, proactively informing leaders ahead of time.
Identify, validate, and curate industry reports, survey responses, and other relevant intelligence.
Coordinate logistics, materials, and preparation for high-impact internal and external meetings.
Develop and distribute agendas aligned to executive and enterprise priorities.
Capture key themes, decisions, and direction in concise meeting minutes.
Document action items, owners, and timelines and support follow-up as requested.
Ensure conference room and virtual meeting technologies function reliably.
Maintain governance over collaboration and productivity tools (Teams, Webex, HRIS systems, shared calendars, conferencing platforms).
Assist with presentation development and executive materials.
Post, archive, and manage documents, news, and departmental sites as requested.
Maintain key reports and executive/department documentation.
Maintain office equipment and supply inventory; proactively reorder as needed.
Maintain departmental equipment inventory, including new hire equipment.
Compile, maintain, and distribute departmental reports.
Ensure office equipment functions properly and provide training as requested.
Assist with personnel documentation and activities.
Track scheduling and documentation of quarterly conversations and annual reviews.
Coordinate onboarding and orientation activities in partnership with HR and IT.
Maintain staff directory, distribution lists, and departmental milestone lists.
Support development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned