Senior Executive Assistant & Board Liaison to CFO

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to provide high-level administrative and governance support to the CFO and senior Business & Operations leadership. The role coordinates complex scheduling, board materials, and executive communications while safeguarding confidential information in a fast-paced university environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Finance Operations and Strategy, you will enable seamless governance, oversee meeting logistics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting senior executives, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, government, or another complex organization.
• Experience supporting Board, committee, governance, or senior leadership activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit polished executive and governance materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling and calendar coordination for the CFO and designated members of the Business & Operations senior leadership team.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison for Board and committee activities, coordinating materials, deadlines, and governance documentation.
• Plan and coordinate divisional meetings, retreats, staff events, and executive travel logistics.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute briefing materials, agendas, and governance documents for leadership meetings and Board sessions.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Governance support

Communication

Discretion & judgment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Fordham University is seeking an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to provide high-level administrative and governance support to the CFO and senior Business & Operations leadership. The role coordinates complex scheduling, board materials, and executive communications while safeguarding confidential information in a fast-paced university environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Finance Operations and Strategy, you will enable seamless governance, oversee meeting logistics,