Executive Associate to the President and CEO

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking an Executive Associate to the President and CEO. This pivotal role involves serving as the primary speechwriter and communicator, providing high-level administrative support, and managing the Executive Office's daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence, ensuring the President is always well-prepared and informed. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, supporting institutional leadership and contributing to the mission of advancing healthcare education.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in executive support or communication roles.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary speechwriter and communicator for the President.
• Manage daily operations of the Executive Office and oversee the President's schedule.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Executive Associate to the President and CEO

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The Executive Associate serves as the primary speechwriter, content developer, and executive communicator for the President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) while providing high-level administrative and project management support. This role requires someone with exceptional writing skills, highly organized, with an executive presence, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments efficiently. The executive associate will serve as a trusted adviser to institutional leadership, demonstrating maturity, stability, flexibility, sound judgment, discretion, stress tolerance, and perspective in a dynamic high-profile environment.

Executive Office Communication

• Serve as the primary speechwriter and communicator for the President.
• Demonstrate full understanding of the President’s voice through the first draft of each communication.
• Plan, design, and conduct all speech writing, presentations, newsletter content, town hall messaging, board reports, and agenda development.
• Prepare materials, slides, videos, or other requests presenting general medical, life sciences, and academic information.
• Support the Chief of Staff in prioritizing assignments provided by the President to manage daily workflow.
• Act as a trusted liaison for the Office of the President and CEO (OPC).
• Schedule and reserve time for weekly or daily meetings with the President to ensure alignment, checking in both verbally and in person.
• Ensure the President and CEO stays informed through constant communication via text, phone, and email.
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.

Executive Office Management & Support

• Serve as the primary administrative support for the President and CEO, managing daily operations of the Executive Office.
• Perform administrative duties with discretion and judgment, including correspondence with accreditation agencies and national boards.
• Respond to correspondence on behalf of the OPC and, where appropriate, the President and Chief of Staff.
• Oversee the President’s schedule, travel, and meeting logistics, ensuring optimal time management and strategic prioritization.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Coordinate meetings across the institution and schedule team and Executive Leadership one-on-one meetings.
• Maintain continuous calendar management to ensure punctuality and preparedness for the President and CEO.
• Ensure the President and CEO are fully prepared with resources, materials, and logistics for meetings and events.
• Act as the primary contact for the President’s Office, triaging requests and communicating effectively with leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• At least six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education