Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO | Calendar & Travel

Joint Commission International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Commission International is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO in Washington, D.C. The role demands a seasoned professional proficient in calendar management, travel coordination, and high-level confidential communication to enable strategic leadership.

You will manage complex schedules, prepare materials for the Board, coordinate internal and external engagements, and ensure timely follow-up.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive support experience
• Direct experience supporting a Chief Executive Officer
• Experience managing complex calendars, competing priorities, and travel arrangements
• Polished executive presence and professionalism with stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive-level administrative support to the CEO, prioritizing commitments and day-to-day activities
• Manage a complex calendar with meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and other priorities; anticipate conflicts
• Coordinate domestic travel and prepare detailed itineraries and materials; travel ~10%
• Represent the Office of the CEO with professionalism and discretion to Board members, executives, employees, and external partners
• Prepare, review, and coordinate executive communications, presentations, reports, briefing materials, and talking points
• Coordinate CEO, executive leadership, Board, and external stakeholder meetings, agendas, and logistics
• Support materials for Board of Commissioners and governance meetings
• Track commitments, decisions, deadlines, and action items across departments
• Conduct research and prepare concise summaries to support executive decisions
• Review and prioritize incoming communications and determine routing and follow-up
• Manage expense reports, travel documentation, and confidential information
• Build relationships across the organization to coordinate priorities
• Support special projects and initiatives with stakeholder coordination and reporting
• Provide onsite logistical support for critical meetings and events

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communication

MS 365

Education

Postsecondary coursework or degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Joint Commission International is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO in Washington, D.C. The role demands a seasoned professional proficient in calendar management, travel coordination, and high-level confidential communication to enable strategic leadership.

You will manage complex schedules, prepare materials for the Board, coordinate internal and external engagements, and ensure timely follow-up.