Executive Assistant & Office Manager — Hybrid (Bethesda)

Education-Week; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Education Week is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide high-level support to the President & CEO in Bethesda, MD. The role combines executive calendar management, meetings and travel coordination, and proactive office operations to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet, and capable of partnering with senior leaders, Board members, and external partners while managing budgets, vendor relationships, and office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive administrative experience, including support to senior leaders.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication for interactions with executives and board members.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling confidential information.
• Proactive, resourceful problem-solver able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President & CEO's complex calendar, meetings, travel, and expenses.
• Coordinate Board of Trustees meetings, materials, and minutes.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, vendors, and facility needs.
• Prepare presentations, correspondence, and special projects for the CEO.
• Serve as liaison with stakeholders and support internal events.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Office management

Budget management

Travel coordination

Vendor management

Meeting preparation

Document handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Education Week is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide high-level support to the President & CEO in Bethesda, MD. The role combines executive calendar management, meetings and travel coordination, and proactive office operations to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet, and capable of partnering with senior leaders, Board members, and external partners while managing budgets, vendor relationships, and office