Executive Assistant

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $30 - $35.00/hour

Canterbury Consulting is an independent investment advisory firm based in Newport Beach, CA. Canterbury provides consulting services to community foundations, educational endowments, religious organizations, arts and cultural foundations, health care organizations, and family offices. Founded in 1988, the firm designs and manages custom investment programs aligned with each client’s goals. Canterbury is the investment office for its diverse clients and provides objective investment advice, asset allocation, manager selection, risk management, implementation, and performance measurement.

Canterbury Consulting strives to deliver performance and service that exceeds the needs and expectations of its clients. Named one of the Best Places to Work by two publications for five consecutive years: the Orange County Business Journal and Pensions and Investments Magazine . Canterbury Consulting is deeply committed to cultivating a dynamic, collaborative environment. We are approximately 70 like-minded professionals passionate about helping our clients work towards their missions - from endowments and foundations to healthcare organizations and families.

We believe each individual’s unique skills and experiences contribute to greater experiences for all. Through a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork, we empower our people to have a real impact on their clients and the community.

We are seeking an experienced Office Coordinator to provide strategic and administrative support for our senior executives and consultants, manage our CRM, provide administrative and receptionist support, and manage day-to-day office tasks. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Assist in scheduling/coordinating calendars of senior executives, which includes client meetings as well as internal meetings.
• Manage complex calendars and prioritize meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Organize board meetings, off‑site meetings, and internal meetings.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Lead or assist with special projects, research, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Manage expense reports and assist with budget tracking.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, such as maintaining up‑to‑date materials and tracking of RFP data.
• Provide comprehensive support for the Chairman’s personal investment portfolio, such as ensuring the signing of financial documents, managing correspondence and agreements, and timely handling of all related paperwork.
• Responsible for maintaining the ticket process, which includes the creation and tracking of completed tasks for client agreements (new, revised, terminated).

• Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• Receive, sort, and route mail.
• Order, receive, and maintain office supplies.
• Responsible for catering for office meetings, trainings, and events.
• Keep kitchen supplied with drinks and snacks.
• Assist with planning and coordinating internal company events such as happy hours, annual holiday party and annual Canterbury Day.

• Responsible for maintaining company’s CRM system, which includes tracking the onboarding of new clients and ensuring all client changes are updated timely.
• Responsible for communicating all relevant information to each department.

• 4+ years of office coordination and administrative support experience.
• Proven track record in high‑pressure, dynamic environments.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools.
• Fam…