Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Red River Human Services Foundation; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

AFLAC

403(b)

EAP

Basic Life

Flex Plan

Paid Training

Job summary

Red River Human Services Foundation in Fargo, ND seeks an energetic Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role provides high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support, serving as a key liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership, staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities include managing complex scheduling, communications, project coordination, and confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of administrative or executive support experience, including at least three years supporting a senior executive or CEO.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and productivity tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to the CEO.
• Liaise between the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership, staff, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Manage complex scheduling and communications.
• Coordinate projects and handle confidential information discreetly.
• Represent the CEO’s office with professionalism and diplomacy.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Red River Human Services is dedicated to affirming human worth, rights, and dignity by providing services to people with disabilities that enhance the quality of their lives and enable them to live, work, and develop relationships within their communities.

Seeking an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated, organized Executive Assistant to the CEO!

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to ensure the CEO’s office functions with excellence, efficiency, and professionalism. This role serves as a key liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership team, staff, stakeholders, and community partners. The Executive Assistant manages complex scheduling, communication, project coordination, and confidential information with the highest level of discretion, judgment, and organizational skill.

This individual represents the CEO’s office with professionalism, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of administrative or executive support experience, including at least three years supporting a senior executive or CEO.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and productivity tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services organizations.
• Experience supporting Board governance and committee coordination.
• Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems.

Work Environment & Other Requirements:

• Full-time, onsite position based in Fargo/West Fargo with some responsibility for Wahpeton. Travel required; must maintain a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Occasional early morning, evening, or special-event hours for Board meetings, Red River meetings/activities, or open enrollment activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Great Benefits Package!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• AFLAC
• 403(b)
• EAP
• Basic Life
• Flex Plan
• Paid Training

Red River Human Services Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.