Executive Assistant to the Bishop - Admin & Liaison

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Bishop. This role provides executive-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Bishop, managing the Office of the Bishop with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, correspondence, minutes, and coordination with diocesan leadership and parishes to advance pastoral priorities and effective governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of executive administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience coordinating complex schedules and multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Office of the Bishop.
• Coordinate the Bishop's calendar and travel arrangements.
• Draft, edit, and review the Bishop's correspondence and minutes.
• Provide strategic administrative support to diocesan leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality across clerical, pastoral, and personnel matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Discretion / confidentiality

Tech adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, public administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and progressive executive support experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

ParishSOFT

Camino

UKG

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Bishop. This role provides executive-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Bishop, managing the Office of the Bishop with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, correspondence, minutes, and coordination with diocesan leadership and parishes to advance pastoral priorities and effective governance.