Senior Chief Executive Assistant

KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE INC • Atlanta, GA

1d • $75,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Chief Executive Assistant serves as a highly trusted strategic administrative partner to the CEO and/or senior Chief Team leaders. The role maximizes executive effectiveness through sophisticated management of priorities, information, relationships, communication, and executive-office operations. It operates with significant autonomy and discretion, anticipates organizational and executive needs, exercises sound judgment in determining priorities and escalation, and serves as a key liaison among executive leaders, Board members, school leaders, donors, external partners, and other stakeholders.

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory schools. KIPP Atlanta operates schools and KIPP Forward, which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. The organization describes itself as a social justice organization committed to joyful, academically excellent schools and a more just and equitable world for scholars.

The position is based in Atlanta and requires regular presence in schools and at the regional office, as well as attendance at in-person meetings and events. Additional in-person time may be necessary based on organizational needs. The role requires routine physical activity associated with normal office environments. Compensation is $75,000–$112,500, with starting pay based on factors that may include professional experience, education, training, and certifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant executive-support experience, with demonstrated readiness for Senior Chief Executive Assistant scope.
• Ability to operate independently in highly confidential, ambiguous, and high-accountability environments.
• Advanced executive judgment, stakeholder management, written communication, calendar and prioritization, project coordination, and systems-improvement capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or elevate the practice of other administrative professionals.
• Must be based in Atlanta and regularly attend in-person meetings and events and work in schools and at the regional office.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive support to C-suite or senior executives is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Board or governance support and multi-executive or CEO support is strongly preferred.
• Chief Executive Assistant or Administrative Professional certification, such as IAAP, PACE, or Certified Administrative Professional.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage executive-office operating rhythms, information flow, and administrative systems.
• Provide proactive, high-level executive support by managing complex and competing calendars, priorities, and deadlines.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for leadership meetings, cross-functional work sessions, and external engagements.
• Track executive commitments, follow up on action items, and support alignment across departments.
• Prepare, draft, edit, and manage confidential executive correspondence, briefings, presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Anticipate the information and context needed for consequential meetings and ensure executive readiness.
• Maintain visibility into executive commitments, decisions, action items, and cross-functional dependencies, and proactively close administrative loops.
• Resolve complex executive-office issues within delegated authority and escalate issues with appropriate context and options.
• Design and continuously improve executive-office systems, workflows, technology, and communication practices.
• Serve as a primary liaison among Chiefs, their departments, senior leaders, school leaders, Board members, donors, and external partners.
• Coordinate large-scale meetings, events, and special projects involving multiple departments or executives.
• Develop and maintain systems that improve efficiency, organization, and information flow across the Chief Team.
• Manage travel planning, expense reporting, and reimbursement processes for supported executives.
• Research, prioritize, and route incoming requests and issues, determining appropriate action, escalation, or delegation.
• Support Board-related logistics and materials in partnership with the Chief of Staff and relevant team members, ensuring compliance with posting and documentation requirements.
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison for high-level internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate Board and committee preparation, executive readiness, materials, timelines, and follow-through in partnership with the Chief of Staff or governance owner.
• Facilitate executive signatures and processing of critical organizational documents, including financial, compliance, and governance materials.
• Track and manage executive-level projects from conception through completion, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Provide ad-hoc regional office and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Mentor Chief Executive Assistants and administrative professionals and help establish effective executive-support standards and coverage.
• Manage selected high-priority executive-office initiatives requiring discretion, sophisticated stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks, including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break, and Spring Break.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Participation in the Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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