CEO Executive Partner & Board Governance Lead

Santa Cruz METRO; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Cruz METRO is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO to serve as the CEO's principal administrative partner and to manage the Office of the CEO and Administration Department. The role focuses on calendar control, governance support, and safeguarding confidential information.

You will coordinate with the Board, Executive Leadership Team, and stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution of executive priorities and timely communications across departments.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible executive-level administrative experience supporting a CEO or comparable senior leader.
• Experience in a public agency and governing-board processes is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in public/admin, business, communications or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CEO's principal executive administrative partner and manage day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO and Administration Department.
• Coordinate CEO calendar, meetings, travel, and engagements to align with Board priorities.
• Prepare and review executive briefings, correspondence, reports, and confidential communications.
• Direct governance processes as Recording Secretary and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee governance relations with Board members, staff, and external partners and supervise administrative staff.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive communications

Governance support

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or related field

Job description

Santa Cruz METRO is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO to serve as the CEO's principal administrative partner and to manage the Office of the CEO and Administration Department. The role focuses on calendar control, governance support, and safeguarding confidential information.

You will coordinate with the Board, Executive Leadership Team, and stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution of executive priorities and timely communications across departments.