Executive Strategy Partner

Cambium Learning Group • Arlington, VA

5d • 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 leaders 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 supports organizational priorities and executive effectiveness, coordinates leadership operating rhythms and planning processes, and helps ensure that strategic initiatives and action items progress. It also develops and refines executive materials, coordinates stakeholders and cross-functional workstreams, and uses enterprise technology and AI tools to improve workflows. The position requires professionalism, discretion, strong organizational and business capabilities, and comfort working with executives and technology.

This is a remote-first role for someone who resides and works in the United States. Remote employees must have reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, and must participate in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on. Note-taking tools, reference materials, and AI-powered tools are prohibited during selection activities unless prior written approval is obtained. Cambium offers reimbursement toward setting up a home or remote office.

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.
• Demonstrated 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 reside and work in the United States.
• For remote work, reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.
• Must participate in video-based interviews during recruiting and ongoing virtual meetings with the camera on.

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 identify opportunities 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.
• Facilitate 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 executive-facing materials are consistent, high-quality, and professional.
• 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 that support 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.

Benefits

• Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up a home or remote office.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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