Executive Assistant to CEO

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the President/CEO provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Executive Office. This role serves as a key liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, Policy Council, leadership team, and community partners. The Executive Assistant manages executive communications, coordinates governance activities, and supports organizational initiatives, including board relations and strategic projects. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, independent judgment, and strong organizational and communication skills. At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, English, communication or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful work experience in a comparable position.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to multi-task, self-motivated, works independently, completes projects and meets deadlines.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure and produce accurate outcomes. Excellent grammar, writing, editing and proofreading skills. Experience in taking minutes of meetings.
Good interpersonal skills to effectively relate with the public and staff personally and on the telephone.
Must have knowledge and practical skills of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).
Type 50+ wpm. Skills to operate general office equipment and machines. Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of information, demonstrating appropriate judgment and discretion.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Experience as an Executive Assistant.

Benefits

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
$4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
$2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.