Executive Support Manager — Strategic Partner to the CEO

Socket.dev; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Executive support for CEO/President

Concur budgeting & expenses

Job summary

ENA is seeking a Manager, Executive Support to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President and CEO. The role leads the executive support team, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and ensures efficient governance processes across the organization.

You will manage calendars, travel, budgets in Concur, and partner with leaders to drive key priorities while fostering a collaborative culture and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in executive administration, office management, executive services, operations, or related field.
• Experience supporting senior executives.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level executive support to the CEO and ENA President, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel logistics and special projects.
• Leads the Executive Support team and ensures effective information exchange between Senior Leadership Team and CEO.
• Coordinates agendas and schedules for CEO meetings, Leadership Team and association-wide meetings; tracks action logs and ensures cross-functional execution.
• Partners with Governance to support governance initiatives during peak periods (annual conference, board/foundation meetings).
• Supports liaison processes by facilitating approvals and coordinating cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversees contract processes with Operations, ensuring timely updates and efficient processes.
• Manages legal review requests with counsel to triage and streamline routing and follow-up.
• Maintains budgets and expense reports within Concur.
• Develops and maintains administrative processes, procedures and systems.
• Contributes to a culture aligned with the association's mission, vision and values.
• Empowers employees, delegates, and ensures accountability.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Presentation

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Writing & proofreading

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Discretion & judgment

Cultural alignment

Task management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENA is seeking a Manager, Executive Support to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President and CEO. The role leads the executive support team, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and ensures efficient governance processes across the organization.

You will manage calendars, travel, budgets in Concur, and partner with leaders to drive key priorities while fostering a collaborative culture and flexible hybrid work arrangements.