Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
About The Position
Red River Human Services is dedicated to affirming human worth, rights, and dignity by providing services to people with disabilities that enhance their quality of life and enable them to live, work, and develop relationships within their communities. The organization is seeking an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated, and organized Executive Assistant to the CEO. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to ensure the CEO’s office functions with excellence, efficiency, and professionalism. The role serves as a key liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership team, staff, stakeholders, and community partners. The Executive Assistant manages complex scheduling, communication, project coordination, and confidential information with discretion, judgment, and organizational skill, and represents the CEO’s office with professionalism and diplomacy while supporting the organization’s mission, values, and culture. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Fargo/West Fargo, with some responsibility for Wahpeton. Travel is required, and the employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Occasional early morning, evening, or special-event hours may be required for Board meetings, Red River meetings or activities, or open enrollment activities. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of administrative or executive support experience, including at least three years supporting a senior executive or CEO.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and productivity tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
- Ability to travel and work occasional early morning, evening, or special-event hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organizations.
- Experience supporting Board governance and committee coordination.
- Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to the CEO.
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership team, staff, stakeholders, and community partners.
- Manage complex scheduling and communication.
- Coordinate projects.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Represent the CEO’s office professionally and diplomatically.
- Support Board governance and committee coordination, if applicable to the role.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- AFLAC
- 403(b)
- EAP
- Basic Life
- Flex Plan
- Paid Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
