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At NetApp, talented Executive Assistants understand that an executive's success is deeply connected to their own. As a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, NetApp fosters a collaborative ...

At NetApp, talented Executive Assistants understand that an executive's success is deeply connected to their own. As a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, NetApp fosters a collaborative ...

Executive Assistant to Principal Our client is seeking a sophisticated and highly proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct support to a senior executive and private Principal in Raleigh, North ...

Executive Assistant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Executive Assistant to Principal Our client is seeking a sophisticated and highly proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct support to a senior executive and private Principal in Raleigh, North ...

Executive Assistant (EA) - Remote | U.S. Hours | Calendar, Travel, Executive Support Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required) About the Role ...

Executive Assistant (EA) - Remote | U.S. Hours | Calendar, Travel, Executive Support Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required) About the Role ...

Executive Assistant (EA) - Remote U.S. Hours Calendar, Travel, Executive Support Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required) About the Role We're ...

As an Executive Assistant, you will be based in Raleigh and support the day-to-day activities of busy global leaders. Additionally, you will be responsible for your own projects and drive them ...

Executive Assistant Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) is an environmental consulting firm with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC. For over 30 years, we've been helping clients solve ...

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How much do executive assistants jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive assistants in Raleigh, NC is $55,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,900.00 and $64,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Assistants vs Administrative Assistants?

AspectExecutive AssistantsAdministrative Assistants
CredentialsTypically require high school diploma; some roles prefer college or specialized trainingUsually require high school diploma; some roles benefit from administrative certifications
Work EnvironmentSupport executives in corporate, legal, or financial settingsSupport teams or departments across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in corporate, legal, and government sectorsWidespread across all industries including healthcare, education, and business
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those seeking high-level support rolesMore general, for entry to mid-level administrative support

Executive Assistants focus on supporting high-level executives with complex tasks, scheduling, and decision-making. Administrative Assistants provide broader support to teams or departments, handling routine administrative duties. While both roles require organizational skills, Executive Assistants typically have more specialized responsibilities and work closely with senior leadership.

How much should an executive assistant get paid?

The average salary for an executive assistant varies by location and experience but typically ranges from $50,000 to $75,000 annually in the United States. Salaries can be higher with specialized skills, such as proficiency in office management tools or foreign languages, and may include benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

What does an executive assistant actually do?

An executive assistant provides administrative support to executives by managing schedules, organizing meetings, handling correspondence, and performing various clerical tasks. They often use tools like calendar software and require strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth daily operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Assistants jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Assistants jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Executive Assistants jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Executive Assistants job openings:

Infographic showing various Executive Assistants job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,356 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Executive Assistant

Morrisville, NC • Hybrid


NetApp
IT Services • 10K+ employees

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 499 rated business services

Great coworkers

Good employer

Respectful managers


Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

NetApp is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide highimpact administrative and operational support to executives within our Business Technology Operations organization.  This unique role offers broad exposure across the organization and meaningful visibility to senior leadership. As a trusted partner, you will contribute to initiatives that help drive business priorities, strengthen collaboration, and support NetApp's continued growth and innovation.

This role is based out of our RTP office and offers strong visibility to NetApp's executive leadership teams. The Executive Assistant's scope and responsibilities may flex based on the executive's role, business needs, personality, and communication style. 

At NetApp, talented Executive Assistants understand that an executive's success is deeply connected to their own. As a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, NetApp fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and forwardthinking culture with meaningful opportunities for growth. We are excited to welcome another strong contributor to our team of proactive Executive Assistants who help move our business forward. 

Responsibilities
Administrative Operations

Administrative excellence is critical to enabling effective partnership with the executive. This is where your organizational strength and prioritization skills will shine. You will:

  • Manage daytoday calendars to optimize the executive's time and ensure preparedness for meetings and key priorities
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including team meetings, extended staff meetings, allhands, offsites, and oneonones
  • Organize businessrelated meetings, including catering, materials, and logistics
  • Manage calls on behalf of the executive as appropriate, resolving routine and complex inquiries
  • Arrange domestic and international travel in alignment with company travel policies, including visas, documentation, and cost considerations
  • Verify and approve transactions on behalf of the executive
  • Ensure timely submission of expenses and review/provide feedback on expense reports for the executive and their direct reports
Operations, Strategy & Project Management

This role requires a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You will:

  • Collaborate on special projects and serve as a key point of contact to ensure departmental goals, milestones, and initiatives align with the annual business cycle
  • Track progress, follow up on deadlines, and provide reminders on deliverables
  • Proactively manage calendar priorities around customer meetings, forecasts, earnings releases, Board of Directors meetings, and key initiatives
  • Support leadership meetings by taking notes and tracking action items
  • Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, and supporting materials
  • Adapt to evolving business processes and understand the relevance of performance metrics
  • Support budget tracking, bill payment, and the ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment
Communication & People Partnership

As a liaison for the executive, you will:

  • Act as a gatekeeper for inquiries from customers, employees, senior leaders, and visitors, triaging requests and coordinating next steps
  • Effectively partner with crossfunctional teams and senior leaders inside and outside of NetApp
  • Maintain a strong "pulse of the business," staying attuned to organizational priorities and emerging issues
  • Partner with Corporate Communications to support messaging and materials tied to key initiatives
  • Support onboarding of new employees and training of new team members
Experience We're Looking For
- 7+ years of administrative experience supporting a VP or SVP, ideally in fast-paced technology or software environments
- Proven ability to execute administrative tasks with discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills focused on clarity and follow-through
- Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, Zoom, and audio/visual conferencing tools
- Intermediate project management experience with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience supporting budgets and event planning
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Customer-centric approach
- Agility and flexibility in dynamic, fast-changing environments
- Willingness to continuously learn and take on new challenges
- Strong collaboration skills with confidence to suggest process improvements
- Resourceful, solution-oriented attitude with no task too big or too small
- Sound judgment, ability to influence others, and comfort navigating ambiguity

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 100,300 - 149,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 


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About NetApp

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The NetApp portfolio of leading data, application, and storage solutions helps organizations manage applications and data everywhere across hybrid multicloud environments. Our 30 years of innovation have made us the proven leader in all-flash storage. We have the only enterprise-grade storage OS available natively on the world’s biggest public clouds. Our data services offer the best security and protection in the industry. We have CloudOps services that will revolutionize how you work in the cloud. And that’s just scratching the surface. In a world of hybrid multicloud complexity, we envision a better IT experience—an evolved cloud state where on-premises and cloud environments are united as one, always delivering simplicity, security, savings, and sustainability. To get you there, we build solutions that drive faster innovation wherever your data and applications live, with unified management and AI-driven optimization. No walled gardens. No lock-in. You get the freedom to do what’s best for your business today and the flexibility to adapt to whatever tomorrow throws at you.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Sunnyvale, CA, US


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