Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

Bishop McNamara High School•Forestville, MD

6d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the President/CEO is one of the most consequential positions at Bishop McNamara High School. This person is the operational nerve center of the President’s office: managing the calendar, stewarding relationships, supporting governance, and ensuring that the President can focus on leading the school’s mission with clarity and purpose. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role that demands exceptional discretion, professional maturity, and a proactive spirit. The ideal candidate does not wait to be directed — they anticipate, they act, and they execute with excellence. They are a calm, warm, and unflappable presence who represents the President’s office with grace to Board members, donors, government officials, legal counsel, families, and the wider school community. Rooted in the Holy Cross tradition, Bishop McNamara calls all of its employees to be living witnesses of the school’s mission: to educate hearts and minds, build family, show respect, and bring hope. The Executive Assistant is a key steward of that culture, someone whose daily work, relationships, and professional conduct embody what it means to be part of this community.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior administrative or executive support role; experience in an educational, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization is strongly preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the President’s voice with professionalism and warmth across all forms of correspondence
Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, dynamic calendar across multiple priorities and stakeholder groups
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in document management and deadline tracking
High degree of discretion and confidentiality, especially regarding legal, personnel, and governance matters
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive) and Zoom
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative without waiting to be directed
Experience supporting a Board of Directors or similar governance body strongly preferred
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
A genuine commitment to the Catholic, Holy Cross mission of Bishop McNamara High School and the belief that education is a transformative act of hope