Administrative Fellow: Governance, Strategy & Leadership

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. invites applications for an Administrative Fellow, Executive Office & Governance. This two-year fellowship offers exposure to nonprofit leadership, governance, finance, compliance, fundraising, and operations.

The fellow works with the President & CEO, receives mentorship, attends leadership and Board meetings, and completes strategic assignments aligned with priorities. The role is full-time and hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in our Alexandria, Virginia office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit leadership, administration, governance, or public service
• Experience gained through employment, internships, fellowships, volunteer leadership, or academic projects
• Strong organizational, writing, research, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
• Curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to professional growth
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, virtual meeting platforms, collaborative work tools, and approved generative AI application
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and donors
• Ability to function in a high-energy environment and work closely with senior management
• Capability to streamline processes and implement organizational systems for improved efficiency
• A proactive approach to achieving objectives and tackling challenges

Responsibilities

• Engage in executive office support activities such as calendar management, prioritizing requests, and reporting
• Coordinate Board and committee materials, minutes, and governance records
• Support annual charitable registrations, compliance calendars, and external vendors
• Assist with cross-functional fellowship projects spanning finance, development, programs, and operations
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and pre-reads for priority meetings
• Monitor decisions, commitments, and action items arising from executive meetings

Skills

Organization skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Professional growth

Microsoft 365

Virtual meeting platforms

Collaborative tools

Generative AI apps

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Virtual meeting platforms

Collaborative tools

Generative AI applications

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. invites applications for an Administrative Fellow, Executive Office & Governance. This two-year fellowship offers exposure to nonprofit leadership, governance, finance, compliance, fundraising, and operations.

The fellow works with the President & CEO, receives mentorship, attends leadership and Board meetings, and completes strategic assignments aligned with priorities. The role is full-time and hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in our Alexandria, Virginia office.