Executive Assistant to the CEO: Open Until Filled

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; Siletz (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Siletz, OR seek an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This pivotal role supports daily operations, manages complex calendars, coordinates special projects, and handles confidential meetings and communications on behalf of the CEO.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and 2+ years in executive support, with strong MS Office and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or equivalent.
• Experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant or similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and manage a complex calendar for the CEO.
• Catalog projects and progress to optimize CEO time.
• Assist in research and analysis relevant to tribal programs and services.
• Provide strategic support to ensure CEO has necessary resources.
• Coordinate travel, process advances and reconcile expenses.
• Manage CEO communications across channels and prepare follow-ups.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email management

Job description

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Indroduction The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a vital role within Tribal Administration. The incumbent will work closely with the CEO to ensure a seamless operation of daily activities including but not limited to: planning, organizing, overseeing, and coordinating the CEO office functions. This may include managing schedules, assignment to special projects, attendance at public and confidential meetings, facilitating internal/external communications, facilitate travel, and more.

Description Opening Date: 05/06/2026. Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. Salary/Wage: $35.77/per hr. $74,402/per yr. Tribal Level: TL 122.1 Location: Siletz, OR Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Job Posting Number: 4069781 Indroduction The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a vital role within Tribal Administration. The incumbent will work closely with the CEO to ensure a seamless operation of daily activities including but not limited to: planning, organizing, overseeing, and coordinating the CEO office functions. This may include managing schedules, assignment to special projects, attendance at public and confidential meetings, facilitating internal/external communications, facilitate travel, and more.

Duties

• Schedule meetings and manage a complex calendar for the CEO.
• Catalog the projects the CEO is responsible for and the progress of each project, so as to best leverage the CEO’s time.
• Assisting in research and analysis of factual and legal issues, laws, agency decisions, precedent; rules, regulations, guidelines, and polices to determine their impact on the Tribe, programs and/or services.
• Provide strategic support to ensure the CEO has the time, resources, a nd materials needed to accomplish their goals.
• Coordinate travel for the CEO, process advances and reconciliations. Track credit card expenses.
• Keep the CEO organized with meeting materials and immediate priorities (who needs what by when); this includes email inbox management, and communication/response strategies.
• Manage all incoming email, mail and messages across all media channels on behalf of the CEO by responding , organizing, and escalating priority messages when appropriate.
• Help to organize, plan and manage small to large events and meetings when requested by the CEO.
• When requested, sit in on meetings in person or virtually and take detailed notes, as well as communicate and manage follow up from all parties involved.
• Develop and maintain an accurate contact database.
• Assist in managing access to various federal, state and non-profit grant reporting websites.
• Recommends changes to existing procedures and programs to improve effectiveness, timelines, productivity and cost efficiency of programs and functions.
• Responds to public records requests in accordance with legal timelines and coordinates with appropriate administrators to carry out requests.
• Composes difficult and complex professional correspondence independently on a variety of matters. Prepares outlines, talking points, and text for public proceedings. Oversees, reviews, and/or prepares correspondence for signature. May initiate routine correspondence as the CEO’s representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration and 2 years of experience as Executive Administrative Assistant or an equivalent combination of executive secretarial, legislative, journalism, and/or public affairs roles.

Knowledge Of

• The mission, functions, policies, procedures and general administration of the Tribal government.
• Working knowledge of the Tribal Code, Council processes and authorities, and management practices.
• In-depth knowledge of executive office staff administration and confidential record keeping.
• Well-developed knowledge of and skill at using proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to take meeting recollections and prepare documents.

Experience In

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability To

• Oversee and coordinate complex office and administrative support functions.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking ability, and time management skills.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Problem solve and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and review work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Write supporting documentation, talking points, and routine correspondence.
• Communicate with a wide range of contacts within and outside the CEO office with tact, professionalism, and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the Administration and Tribe.

Other

• Exhibit excellent organizational skills.