Strategic Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual increases

Performance bonuses

Staff and family benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Board retreat & growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time clerical professional in Philadelphia, PA to provide executive-level administrative support. You will manage executive calendars, communications, and prepare materials for Board meetings, while coordinating logistics for events and retreats.

A strong secretarial background and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. This role offers comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities, with

Qualifications

• 3 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Accurate typist, shorthand or speedwriting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative/secretarial support to CEO, COO and CAO.
• Manage Executive Schedules: calendars, appointments, meetings.
• Prioritize/respond to emails and calls; liaison with stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assemble/distribute materials for Board meetings; ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate Board/Executive meetings; arrange space, food, materials, logistics.
• Organize annual Board Retreat; venue, catering, materials, logistics.
• Handle filing, data entry, and office supplies.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Typing speed / shorthand

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE Full Time Clerical Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2309

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GED; 3 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience; valid Driver's License and use of personal vehicle; Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs; Accurate typist, shorthand or speedwriting skills preferred. Responsible, dependable individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be a team player.

JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member and to provide administrative support to the Executive Office and PATH’s Board of Directors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide administrative/secretarial support to CEO, COO and CAO
• Manage Executive Schedules: Organize and maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate

meetings to optimize the executive's time.

• Communication Management: Prioritize and respond to emails and phone calls, acting as a liaison

between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.

• Document Preparation: Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring all materials are

accurate and professionally formatted.

• Prepare, assemble, and distribute all materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, reports, Board actions, calendars, lists of important Board dates, presentations, and supporting documents. Ensure materials are accurate, professionally formatted, proofread, provided to the appropriate Executive team member for review, revised as directed, and distributed in a timely manner.
• Board and Executive Meeting Coordination: Coordinate logistical arrangements for Board, Committee, Executive Council, and other Executive Office meetings, including reserving meeting space, coordinating schedules and communications, ordering food and refreshments, arranging delivery, setting up and breaking down food service, ensuring meeting supplies and materials are available, and arranging for appropriate leftover food to be provided to a PATH program. Take notes as needed, maintain records of discussions and decisions, and follow up on assigned action items.
• Annual Board Retreat: Organize and coordinate the annual Board Retreat, including scheduling, venue and room arrangements, catering, communications, preparation and distribution of retreat materials, coordination of supplies and equipment, and day-of logistical support to ensure the event runs smoothly.
• Administrative Support: Handle various administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining

office supplies, to support the executive's daily operations.

• Assist with any special projects (scanning, copying, mailing preparations, miscellaneous typing, event

planning, ordering of PATH branded items, etc.) as requested.

• Assist with project management: Organizing meetings, maintaining project documentation and budgets, monitoring timelines, and assisting with reporting to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Research on various topics as requested by the CEO, COO or CAO.
• Use AI capabilities when appropriate for the task.