Executive Assistant / Household Operations Director

Executive Assistant / Household Operations Director

Job #:J2136

Position Details: Full Time
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 9am-5pm (Must be flexible)
Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 per year, Paid via W2 (on the books)
Benefits: Competitive benefits package offered.
Start Time: 4/1/2026

A family in New Rochelle is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Household Operations Director to provide support within a structured family office environment.

This is not a traditional administrative role. The position serves as the central operational coordinator responsible for ensuring the household and family logistics run smoothly, efficiently, and predictably.

The ideal candidate is a high-level Executive Assistant, Estate Manager, or Family Office professional with strong operational judgment and experience coordinating complex household environments.

This is a long-term opportunity for a professional who enjoys building systems, maintaining operational stability, and supporting a complex household environment.

Core Responsibilities:
Household Operations Oversight:
• Maintain structured household calendar systems (Cozi and related platforms)
• Coordinate school, medical, camp, and extracurricular logistics
• Ensure seamless transitions across daily routines and schedules
• Eliminate last-minute operational disruptions
Operational Systems & Process Development:
• Design and document repeatable household workflows
• Build continuity systems that remain functional through staff transitions
• Reduce operational bottlenecks and single-point-of-failure processes
• Maintain structured communication and escalation channels
Vendor & External Service Oversight:
Coordinate and oversee external service providers including:
• Bill-pay and bookkeeping services
• Travel advisors and event support providers
• Household maintenance vendors
• Postal and mail processing systems
• Insurance and payroll providers

Transportation Infrastructure Coordination:
The household operates a structured transportation model using a vetted bench of drivers.

Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining predictable pickup and route coordination
• Ensuring communication between drivers and childcare professionals
• Maintaining backup transportation coverage
• Identifying and resolving reliability gaps
Project Leadership:
• Move initiatives from concept to completion
• Maintain accountability across vendors and service providers
• Sequence operational steps and track progress
• Ensure forward momentum independent of principal bandwidth

Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a high-caliber professional with experience in:
• Private family office environments
• Estate management or complex executive support
• Multi-vendor coordination
• Operational systems design
• Strategic logistics and scheduling
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
• Exceptional organizational judgment
• Systems thinking and problem-solving ability
• Emotional intelligence and discretion
• Calm, structured leadership style
• Confidence working independently
• Ability to coordinate professionals without micromanaging

Personal Characteristics:
• Calm, steady temperament
• Strong operational thinker
• Non-ego driven leadership style
• Protective of principal time and attention
• Clear and professional communicator
• Highly discreet and trustworthy

Work Environment:
The household values:
• Clear authority lanes
• Mature and direct communication
• Structured working environments
• Long-term professional alignment
• Discretion and confidentiality

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