Executive Assistant & Strategy Partner

Cambium Learning Group

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Strategy Partner serves as a trusted partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), combining executive support, operational coordination, and strategic execution support to help executives operate effectively and advance organizational priorities. The role extends beyond traditional executive support to include executive-level communications, coordination of strategic planning processes, support for organizational initiatives, and follow-through on key priorities. The position reports directly to the President, with approximately 60% of the time devoted to executive assistant support and 40% to the other responsibilities described in the posting. The role is fully remote, and the employee must live and work within the United States. Remote employees need reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband internet with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The successful candidate must participate in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on. The position requires discretion, professionalism, strong organizational and business skills, comfort with technology and AI tools, and the ability to translate business priorities into coordinated action. ExploreK12 describes itself as an educational technology company serving more than 17 million students and educators across 150+ countries. Its Remote First approach emphasizes flexibility, trust, collaboration, inclusion, and evaluating success by results. The company offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up a home or remote office. The posting also states that the employer is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
5–8 years of experience in executive support, operations, business administration, project coordination, program management, or related roles.
Experience supporting senior executives, business leaders, or leadership teams.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, including folder management, Google Slides, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, and/or Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Copilot or an equivalent AI system.
Ability to learn new software and drive automation and process improvements using technology.
Experience creating and refining executive presentations and communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion.
Must live and work within the United States.
Remote work requires reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a President, executive leadership team, or senior business unit leader.
Experience coordinating strategic planning, business operations, or cross-functional initiatives in a remote, matrixed organization.
Familiarity with project management tools and reporting processes.
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve productivity.
Experience within education, technology, SaaS, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary partner to the President and SLT in supporting organizational priorities and executive effectiveness.
Anticipate leadership needs and proactively identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage complex calendars, scheduling priorities, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
Prepare leaders for meetings by developing agendas, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating follow-up.
Coordinate leadership operating rhythms, including meetings, planning sessions, and leadership off-sites.
Capture, track, and monitor executive action items and commitments, and support shared drives and documentation.
Coordinate timelines, materials, and leadership input for quarterly and annual planning processes.
Support executive visibility into strategic priorities and help ensure initiatives remain on track.
Track and coordinate action items, milestones, risks, and dependencies across executive-level initiatives.
Prepare status updates, dashboards, and stakeholder communications related to key priorities.
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
Support special projects sponsored by the President or SLT.
Develop, format, and refine executive presentations, reports, and communications.
Ensure consistency, quality, and professionalism in executive-facing materials.
Partner with internal and external Marketing and Communications teams to support high-quality, consistent messaging and materials.
Draft executive communications, meeting summaries, talking points, and leadership updates.
Use enterprise AI tools and technology to increase the effectiveness of the position.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows for the executive and leadership teams.
Maintain shared systems, documentation repositories, and collaboration spaces supporting SLT work.
Manage expense reporting and related administrative processes.
Coordinate executive events, leadership meetings, and planning sessions.
Manage executive calendars.
Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
Support additional operational and administrative needs of the President and SLT as assigned.