Senior Executive Assistant
About The Position
Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for a Senior Executive Assistant to join their team. Our client is a mission-driven organization with a strong focus on community impact, operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with high visibility at the executive leadership level. This role serves as a highly trusted partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, enabling effective decision-making, optimizing executive priorities, and ensuring seamless operations across leadership and board functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, exercises exceptional judgment, and excels at managing complex priorities with professionalism and discretion.
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in complex environments
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Experience supporting Board of Directors or senior stakeholders strongly preferred
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and ability to build efficient processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with board portal tools (e.g., OnBoard) preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize a highly complex CEO calendar, aligning priorities with strategic objectives
- Triage executive requests and determine appropriate delegation and follow-through
- Handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
- Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and decision-support content for meetings
- Support executive communications and stakeholder engagement
- Maintain organizational records, filing systems, and documentation processes
- Oversee Executive Department budget
- Coordinate logistics and scheduling for board and committee meetings
- Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and presentations in collaboration with leadership
- Manage board records, membership data, and governance documentation
- Maintain ongoing communication with board members, including updates via board portal tools
- Support board onboarding and administrative needs
- Maintain leadership meeting cadence, track decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items
- Prepare briefing notes and ensure leadership is equipped for key discussions and decisions
- Lead or support cross-functional projects on behalf of executive leadership
- Track progress on strategic priorities and provide visibility through reporting and dashboards
- Engage with senior leadership, board members, external stakeholders, community partners, and donors
- Support high-level relationship management through professional communication and coordination
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan (401k or equivalent)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Additional benefits aligned with organizational offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
