Remote Executive Office Partner to the CEO & Board

Muscular Dystrophy Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with matching

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 0%

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote work opportunities

Leadership skills development

Job summary

Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Leadership to serve as the primary operational partner to the President & CEO. This role ensures the Executive Office runs efficiently, coordinating governance activities, communications, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, travel, board liaison, and cross-functional project coordination, while maintaining discretion and delivering high-level service to leadership and the Board

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Five+ years supporting senior executives or C-suite.
• Experience coordinating executive meetings, calendars, travel.
• Experience supporting Boards of Directors or governance functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President & CEO's complex calendar, ensuring priorities align with organizational goals.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, meetings, and expenses.
• Organize and manage the CEO's email and correspondence, identify priorities, draft responses, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Anticipate CEO needs by proactively identifying conflicts and gathering information.
• Serve as liaison between the CEO and leadership, staff, board members, donors, and partners while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Executive coordination

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communications

Governance support

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Leadership to serve as the primary operational partner to the President & CEO. This role ensures the Executive Office runs efficiently, coordinating governance activities, communications, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, travel, board liaison, and cross-functional project coordination, while maintaining discretion and delivering high-level service to leadership and the Board