Executive Assistant to VP of Development

The J. Paul Getty Trust; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. Paul Getty Trust is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President of Development. Responsibilities include managing the VP's calendar, preparing reports, and coordinating donor meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a cultural or educational organization. Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience, preferably with 5+ years in a cultural or educational organization.
• Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and completing projects.

Responsibilities

• Administers operations of the VP of Development's office.
• Prepares written communications on behalf of the VP.
• Manages high priority projects and ensures deadlines are met.
• Arranges VP travel as needed.
• Exercises discretion and judgment in scheduling priorities.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge database software

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President of Development, including scheduling meetings, managing daily calendars, and other administrative responsibilities. The EA also oversees overall departmental needs such as organizing departmental meetings, onboarding new team members, disseminating important information, etc.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Administers operations of the VP of Development's office, which may include supervising staff, managing electronic information systems, and resolving complex departmental problems.
• Analyzes operations and prepares reports, including conclusions and recommendations for change.
• Prepares VP for meetings, including collecting and presenting information for use in discussions/meetings with President, senior leadership, trustees, visiting dignitaries, and donors.
• Manages high priority projects and ensures deadlines are met.
• Prepares written communications on behalf of the VP, and reviews/edits correspondence, reports, and departmental communications.
• Assists in public relations and other activities as assigned, including coordinating planning and logistics for donor meetings and VIP visits and providing support for Development event activities.
• Manages a wide variety of projects on behalf of supervisor or program, including monitoring progress and apprising appropriate individuals of progress toward established goals. Follows through with colleagues throughout Getty and outside the organization.
• Assists in development, preparation, and delivery of reports, publications, presentations, and official correspondence.
• Assists in preparation of materials for quarterly Board Committee meeting.
• Arranges VP travel as needed - local, national, and international.
• Exercises considerable discretion and judgment so as to schedule priorities and effective use of the VP's time while adhering to Getty business policies.
• Manages and accesses sensitive information, including email and other electronic information. Must exercise high level of discretion and sound judgment.
• Uses Raiser's Edge database software (training provided) to access information and track donor stewardship, solicitation, and engagement.
• Preparation and submission of expense reports, with adherence to Getty business policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of related experience, preferably with 5+ years in a cultural or educational organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of professionalism, employing tact, discretion, diplomacy, awareness, and exemplary judgement.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative. Ability to maintain calm, positive demeanor in a frequently high‑paced work environment. Creative problem‑solver; thinks on their feet.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, with high-level of attention to details. Strong editing and research skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and completing projects.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and assign work to others.