Executive Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Assistant to the BOD will serve as the strategic partner and primary point of leverage for the Board of Directors. This is a high-impact, demanding role that requires a unique blend of sharp intellect, organizational mastery, and the assertive professional strength necessary to drive execution and interface effectively across all Board members. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, highly articulate, and possess the exceptional finesse to represent the BOD while maintaining rigorous standards of productivity and confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Execution & Project Oversight (The "Push"):

• Act as the Executive's central point of contact for internal project coordination and execution tracking.
• Proactively "Push" and follow up with department heads and cross-functional teams to ensure all assigned tasks, initiatives, and strategic goals are progressing on schedule and meeting established deadlines.
• Support the preparation of materials for the BOD, ensuring all reports, presentations, and meeting logistics are handled with precision and discretion.
• Monitor, track, and report on the status of key company initiatives, highlighting potential bottlenecks and risks for immediate Executive review.

2. Executive Support & Time Management:

• Manage a dynamic and complex calendar, prioritizing meetings, appointments, and travel logistics with precision.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare the Executive for meetings by compiling all necessary materials, agendas, and pre-reading documentation, ensuring the Executive is fully briefed.
• Screen and prioritize incoming correspondence (emails, calls), drafting professional responses on behalf of the Executive when appropriate.

3. Professional Representation & Communication:

• Serve as a professional and personable gatekeeper, managing communication flow between the Executive and internal/external stakeholders, including key members of the BOD.
• Maintain a consistently pleasant and approachable demeanor (easy-on-the-eye/presentable, gentle speaking), while possessing the underlying confidence and authority necessary to effectively liaise with senior management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Preferred candidates born in the late 1980s (8X) or early 1990s (9X).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience supporting C-Level Executives (BOD) in a demanding environment.
• Highly agile, proactive, able to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion independently.
• Approachable and professional with others, while staying resilient and firm in following up and ensuring expected outcome.
• MS Office Suite and other office collaboration tools.

PREFERRED (BONUS) QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the Education sector (e.g. Higher Education, K-12, Edu-Tech).
• Studying Abroad or experience working in an international/multicultural corporate setting.

***Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.