Executive Assistant to CEO/CIO & Board Secretary

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO/CIO and serve as Retirement Board Secretary. The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skills to manage executive responsibilities and board governance.

The position supports scheduling, travel, communications, and sensitive governance work, collaborating with SFERS leadership, Retirement Board members, and City officials to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience supporting a chief executive or governing board preferred.
• Substitution of experience for education allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CEO/CIO’s schedule, meetings, travel, and related activities.
• Prepare, review, edit, and organize executive correspondence, briefing materials, reports, and agendas.
• Manage a complex executive calendar with priorities, deadlines, and commitments.
• Coordinate Retirement Board meetings and related governance activities, including minutes and records.
• Provide governance support and professional liaison with City officials, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Written & verbal communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Governing board support

Travel coordination

Research & special projects

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

Document management

Job description

San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO/CIO and serve as Retirement Board Secretary. The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skills to manage executive responsibilities and board governance.

The position supports scheduling, travel, communications, and sensitive governance work, collaborating with SFERS leadership, Retirement Board members, and City officials to ensure efficient operations.