Executive Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Business Administration -
Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Business Administration
* Executive Assistant to the CEO (OnSite)
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* Location:
* Cockeysville, MD
* Employment Type:
* Contract (3 months, with potential for extension or temptoperm depending on performance)
* Schedule:
* Fulltime, onsite, Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
* Compensation:
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* * Pay Range:* $28.00-$38.00/hr (W2)
* * Benefits Eligible (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k & more)
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* * Business professional dress required
* * About the Role
* We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct, highlevel administrative and project management support to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a critical, visible role as the CEO's right-hand person; you manage executive operations, board governance, communications, and complex scheduling. This position requires exceptional judgment, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fastpaced environment.
Prior experience supporting a CEO and a Board of Directors/Trustees is
* required*.
* Key Responsibilities
* * Executive Support
* * Serve as the primary administrative partner to the CEO, ensuring alignment with organizational and strategic priorities.
* Manage a complex executive calendar, prioritizing high impact activities and proactively adjusting to shifting demands.
* Anticipate needs and coordinate appropriate resources, information, and stakeholders.
* Draft, edit, and prepare executive level communications, letters, memos, reports, and presentations.
* Plan and manage CEO travel, meetings, retreats, and events, including logistics, briefing materials, and stakeholder coordination.
* Research and resolve issues directed to the CEO, using discretion and sound judgment.
* Board Governance & Executive Operations
* * Act as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees.
* Draft, edit, and manage board policies, procedures, agenda drafts, and governance documents.
* Prepare materials for board meetings, including timely distribution of board packets and related governance materials.
* Transcribe board and committee meeting minutes; ensure accurate posting to the board portal (Board Effect).
* Coordinate with the CEO, CFO, and committee clerks to finalize meeting content and documentation.
* Support governance education by preparing materials that enhance alignment with strategic priorities.
* Project & Office Management
* * Organize and facilitate leadership and board retreats (on and offsite), including venue evaluation, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and logistical planning.
* Create polished, confidential documents, analytics, and presentations for executive and board use.
* Maintain organizational forms and documentation to ensure consistent branding, formatting, and archival standards.
* Support workflow improvements, communication processes, and administrative efficiency across the organization.
* Manage and execute a variety of projects that may have organizational wide impact.
* Required Qualifications
* * 3-5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives in a
* Csuite environment*.
* Demonstrated experience supporting a
* Board of Directors or Trustees*.
* Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern executive support technologies; experience with board portal systems (e.g., Board Effect) highly preferred.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong project management and organizational abilities.
* Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative environment.
* Experience in accounting, finance, or economics highly preferred.
* Top Skills
* * Must Haves:
* * Executive level administrative experience
* Microsoft Office expertise
* Complex calendar management
* Highlevel discretion and professionalism
* Niceto Haves:
* * Project management or coordination experience
* Advanced administrative operations skills
* Experience with governance documentation
* Additional Information
* * The position is fully onsite; remote or hybrid work is not available.
* Drug test, background check, and physical/flu/medical screenings are required.
* COVID
19 vaccination is
* not* required.
* This is a guaranteed contract. If the selected candidate performs exceptionally well, there may be consideration for temptoperm hire (not guaranteed).
* Candidates should be prepared to submit samples of previous executive level work, such as communications, board materials, or writing samples.
* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Cockeysville, MD.
* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions…
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