Executive Assistant to the President — Mission-Driven, Hybrid DC

Milken Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Fertility Support

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Pet Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Milken Institute's Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive Assistant to the President. The role is full-time, hybrid, with responsibilities spanning calendar management, communications, travel arrangements, and executive coordination.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of executive-support experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Occasional travel and on-site support are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of executive-level support experience.
• Must understand and passionately believe in MCAAD’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars and coordinating travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the President, including calendar management, scheduling, and prioritization.
• Coordinate meetings for the President and leadership team with senior stakeholders.
• Prepare materials, agendas, and briefing documents for meetings and events.
• Manage correspondence and draft communications on behalf of the President.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and expense reporting.
• Support event logistics and VIP tours as needed.
• Maintain organized files and tracking systems for the President’s office.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Relationship building

Project management

Travel coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

SAP Concur

Job description

Milken Institute's Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive Assistant to the President. The role is full-time, hybrid, with responsibilities spanning calendar management, communications, travel arrangements, and executive coordination.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of executive-support experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Occasional travel and on-site support are required.