Executive Assist / Board Liaison

Centerstone; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

AD&D Insurance and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system seeking an experienced executive assistant/board liaison. The role supports the CEO and Board, manages complex calendars and travel, coordinates board meetings and governance materials, and drives cross-functional project work.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of executive support experience, preferably in healthcare, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; four years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced governance roles.
• Experience supporting executives in healthcare environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level administrative support for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Manages calendars, travel plans, meeting rooms, and communications.
• Prepares agendas, minutes, reports, and board materials; coordinates events and onboarding.
• Supports governance activities and project coordination across departments.
• Maintains records and board portal information; supports budgeting and AP/AR processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / Healthcare admin / Public health

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Board portal software

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides high-level executive, operational, governance, communications, and project coordination support to a Centerstone CEO and Board of Directors. Serves as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, supports leadership and governance activities, manages complex administrative processes, and helps advance organizational priorities through effective coordination, documentation, follow-up, and communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides executive level administrative support for assigned executive. Maintains records, schedules meetings, screens visitors and phone calls, emails and physical mail.
• Maintains the executive's calendar; schedules meetings, arranges meeting rooms, facilities, accommodations. Makes and confirms travel plans. Coordinates and attends board meetings and workgroup meetings. Coordinates communication around upcoming events. Provides support at Board Events (i.e. All Boards Conference).
• Prepares agendas, meeting minutes, collects reports for board meetings. Prepares presentations and ensure accurate data and information. Maintains designated calendars.
• Supports various projects and coordinates project plans.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with management team, Board of Directors Chair, Board Officers, Committee Chairs and the employee population.
• Assumes responsibility for Board and Administrative records including preparing, creating, distributing and maintaining records such as meeting attendance, board meeting materials, resolutions, annual conflict of interest statements, annual calendar of accountability and other board actions. Works with Board Secretary to execute documents on behalf of the board.
• Maintains assigned directories and resources guides, including maintenance of board member information.
• Facilitates board recruitment process by supporting the CEO, board officers/members, and potential board members from first contact through orientation and onboarding.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Centerstone's board portal, by creating and maintaining appropriate information for board members and conducting trainings as appropriate. Maintains and utilizes various systems to ensure efficient processes in executive office.
• Supports executive office fiscal review and budgeting process. Maintains expense reports, follows AP/AR processes.
• For Research Institute: Research dissemination support includes track and maintains records of publications and presentations, coordinating dissemination of research findings with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate the collection, compilation, and distribution of portfolio status reports and leadership review materials by partnering with project and department leaders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of healthcare, quality improvement, patient safety, research administration, or governance processes preferred. Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information. Knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines and codes, agency policies and procedures, and federal and state laws Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams Ability to create executive-level presentations, reports, and communication materials.

Qualifications

Education Level Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required. Four years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Years of Experience

Four years of experience supporting an executive level position required. Experience working in healthcare environments, with demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects or governance activities required. Project management and board liaison experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Work is performed in an office, clinical, residential, and/or community-based environment depending on role and assignment. The position may involve routine use of office, clinical, or electronic systems and equipment. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts based on program needs. This position is classified as sedentary work. Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $55,900.00--$78,330.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Culture

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone's Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone's Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people's lives.