Executive Assistant to CEO

Farm Credit Services of America • Perry, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

AgGeorgia Farm Credit is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer to provide high-level executive administrative support at its headquarters in Perry, Georgia. The role manages executive calendars, appointments, priorities, travel, correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials, while researching and organizing information for executive decision-making and strategic initiatives. The position requires discretion when handling sensitive business and personnel information.

The Executive Assistant coordinates Board of Directors and committee meetings, prepares and maintains meeting materials and minutes, manages corporate and governance records, and serves as a liaison among the Board, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders. The role also supports publications, strategic planning sessions, retreats, leadership meetings, special events, communications, and projects assigned by the CEO. Travel may be needed to support Board meetings, Association events, and leadership activities.

AgGeorgia Farm Credit describes its culture as inclusive, caring, and family-oriented, with a positive work environment and a focus on serving the community. The employee is expected to participate in continuous learning related to governance, executive administration, technology, and Association policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible executive administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with Board members, executive leadership, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to travel via automobile and other transportation methods to carry out essential job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Manage executive calendars, scheduling priorities, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and coordinate executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Research, compile, and organize information to support executive decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive business and personnel information.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings, including schedules, agendas, materials, and logistics.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain Board packets and supporting documentation.
• Record, prepare, and maintain accurate minutes of Board and committee meetings.
• Maintain corporate records, governance documents, and official Association files.
• Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the Annual Report and other Association publications.
• Support strategic planning sessions, Board retreats, leadership meetings, and special events.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of executive leadership.
• Coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO.
• Travel as needed to support Board meetings, Association events, and leadership activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including special projects and Association initiatives.
• Participate in continuous learning activities related to governance practices, executive administration, technology, and Association policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and additional dental and vision benefit options.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6% of pay and an automatic company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave benefits.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior