Executive Assistant & Board Liaison to CFO (Hybrid)

Ajcunet; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Generous time off

Job summary

Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York, seeks an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to support the CFO and senior leadership. This role coordinates complex scheduling, governance materials, and travel, ensuring timely, accurate preparation for board meetings and key governance activities.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring discretion, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with trustees, the University Secretary, and senior leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting senior executives, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, government, or another complex organization.
• Experience supporting Board, committee, governance, or senior leadership activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars and coordinating meetings involving senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit polished executive and governance materials.
• Strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex scheduling and calendar coordination for the CFO and designated members of the Business & Operations senior leadership team.
• Coordinates meeting logistics and ensures agendas, briefing materials, and background information are prepared.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, agendas, and notes for executive communications.
• Serves as the primary administrative liaison to the University Secretary for Board and committee activities.
• Maintains governance records, board portal materials, and deadlines.
• Coordinates executive travel, retreats, and leadership meetings.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Board governance support

Event coordination

Strong communication

Google Workspace / Microsoft Office /

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York, seeks an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to support the CFO and senior leadership. This role coordinates complex scheduling, governance materials, and travel, ensuring timely, accurate preparation for board meetings and key governance activities.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring discretion, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with trustees, the University Secretary, and senior leaders