Strategic Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

Roosevelt Network at USC; Maryland; On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt Institute seeks an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison reporting directly to the President & CEO. You will be the primary contact for internal and external constituencies, managing the CEO’s calendar, coordinating meetings, and supporting board relations and fundraising efforts.

This nonmanagement, nonunion role requires discretion, superior communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with relevant experience in executive support.
• 4–6 years of professional experience supporting senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar and prioritize engagements.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Staff select meetings and support board liaison activities.
• Draft emails, documents, and presentations; handle administrative tasks.
• Support DC office operations, onboarding, and facilities coordination.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4–6 years experience

Executive support

Advanced communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Roosevelt Institute seeks an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison reporting directly to the President & CEO. You will be the primary contact for internal and external constituencies, managing the CEO’s calendar, coordinating meetings, and supporting board relations and fundraising efforts.

This nonmanagement, nonunion role requires discretion, superior communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.