Executive Assistant to President & CEO

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Full-Time 40hr/wk Kalamazoo, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship.
• The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President.
• The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the board of directors and senior management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.
• The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented.
• The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President & CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; reviewing and prioritizing the President’s electronic and physical correspondences; composing and preparing correspondence that is confidential; completing expense reports; ordering and picking up meals; setting up and cleaning up meeting rooms; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the President's schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the President's time and office.
• Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President and CEO, with Board members, donors, patients, staff and others, on matters related to President's programmatic initiatives.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
• Works closely and effectively with the President to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the President updated.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the President, some of which may have organizational impact.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the President's ability to effectively lead the company.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Serves as the President's administrative liaison to FHC’s board of directors.
• Assists board members with travel arrangements, lodging, and meal planning as needed.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members.
• Adheres to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding board and board committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.
• Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Team including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings.
• Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.
• Facilitates cross-divisional coordination of travel and outreach plans.
• Ensures that the President's bio is kept…