Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Mound Bayou, MS - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title: Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Department: Executive Administration
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
SUMMARY
Provides high-level confidential administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer including calendar and travel management correspondence board and leadership meeting preparation and coordination of special projects. Serves as a key liaison between the CEO board members staff and external partners exercising sound judgment discretion and professionalism at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages the CEOs calendar appointments and travel arrangements resolving scheduling conflicts proactively.
Prepares agendas materials minutes and follow-up items for board and executive leadership meetings.
Screens and prioritizes calls emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
Drafts proofreads and edits letters reports presentations and other executive communications.
Coordinates logistics for meetings conferences board retreats and special events.
Maintains confidential files records contracts and organizational documents for the executive office.
Serves as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments board members and external partners.
Tracks and follows up on action items and deliverables from executive and board meetings.
Assists with special projects research and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
Processes expense reports invoices and reimbursement requests for the executive office.
Greets and assists board members visitors and dignitaries with a high level of professionalism.
Maintains executive office supplies equipment and filing systems.
Handles sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion at all times.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this position; however this role may provide guidance and coordination to administrative or clerical staff on special projects as directed by the CEO.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives; healthcare or nonprofit setting preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret complex documents policies and correspondence. Ability to write clear professional reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives board members staff and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with basic budgeting figures expense reports and financial reporting concepts relevant to the executive office.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret and prioritize a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form often under time constraints.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Notary Public certification preferred or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is regularly required to sit use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical executive office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may occasionally require evening or weekend work to support board meetings events or executive travel.
I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the above job description and agree to abide by its content. I understand that failure to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties may result in disciplinary action and/or termination.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives; healthcare or nonprofit setting preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages the CEOs calendar appointments and travel arrangements resolving scheduling conflicts proactively.
Prepares agendas materials minutes and follow-up items for board and executive leadership meetings.
Screens and prioritizes calls emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
Drafts proofreads and edits letters reports presentations and other executive communications.
Coordinates logistics for meetings conferences board retreats and special events.
Maintains confidential files records contracts and organizational documents for the executive office.
Serves as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments board members and external partners.
Tracks and follows up on action items and deliverables from executive and board meetings.
Assists with special projects research and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
Processes expense reports invoices and reimbursement requests for the executive office.
Greets and assists board members visitors and dignitaries with a high level of professionalism.
Maintains executive office supplies equipment and filing systems.
Handles sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion at all times.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching (3.5%)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Required Skills:
SUMMARY Provides high-level confidential administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer including calendar and travel management correspondence board and leadership meeting preparation and coordination of special projects. Serves as a key liaison between the CEO board members staff and external partners exercising sound judgment discretion and professionalism at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manages the CEOs calendar appointments and travel arrangements resolving scheduling conflicts proactively. Prepares agendas materials minutes and follow-up items for board and executive leadership meetings. Screens and prioritizes calls emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO. Drafts proofreads and edits letters reports presentations and other executive communications. Coordinates logistics for meetings conferences board retreats and special events. Maintains confidential files records contracts and organizational documents for the executive office. Serves as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments board members and external partners. Tracks and follows up on action items and deliverables from executive and board meetings. Assists with special projects research and initiatives as assigned by the CEO. Processes expense reports invoices and reimbursement requests for the executive office. Greets and assists board members visitors and dignitaries with a high level of professionalism. Maintains executive office supplies equipment and filing systems. Handles sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion at all times.
Required Education:
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential AND/OR EXPERIENCEAssociates or Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field of three (3) to five (5) years of exp