Executive Assistant to CEO & Board Governance

The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the CEO.

You will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely, confidential handling of information to keep the CEO informed and productive. Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, drafting correspondence and reports, coordinating Board meetings, and guiding cross-department projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, communications, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience in nonprofit administration or board governance preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, travel, and scheduling priorities.
• Prepare materials and correspondence for executives.
• Coordinate Board meetings and governance materials.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure effective communications.
• Identify administrative improvements and process efficiencies.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the CEO.

You will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely, confidential handling of information to keep the CEO informed and productive. Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, drafting correspondence and reports, coordinating Board meetings, and guiding cross-department projects.