Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board Liaison

Baird Center; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird Center is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President/CEO in Milwaukee. This role acts as the administrative partner to the CEO and operational liaison to the COO, handling governance, records, and sensitive matters with discretion.

You will manage calendars, travel, and correspondence, prepare materials for board and executive meetings, and coordinate cross‑functional parts of the organization to ensure timely delivery of projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an administrative capacity supporting an executive-level position.
• Highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook.
• Experience with BoardEffect software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative partner to the CEO and governance liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, agendas, materials and minutes.
• Maintain official board records and action-item tracking.
• Provide high-level executive support including calendar management, travel, and correspondence.
• Support the COO with operational meeting preparation and follow-up.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Superior communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Flexible hours

English proficiency

BPX values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

BoardEffect

Job description

Baird Center is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President/CEO in Milwaukee. This role acts as the administrative partner to the CEO and operational liaison to the COO, handling governance, records, and sensitive matters with discretion.

You will manage calendars, travel, and correspondence, prepare materials for board and executive meetings, and coordinate cross‑functional parts of the organization to ensure timely delivery of projects and initiatives.