Strategic Executive Assistant to CFO & AVP (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary seeks an Executive Assistant to the CFO/AVP for Advancement Services & Innovation. This role provides high-level administrative, financial, and operational coordination across the Foundation and university, supporting strategy, governance, real estate, compliance, and advancement operations.

The hybrid role in Williamsburg, VA requires 10+ years of senior admin experience, strong MS Office skills, discretion, and the ability to manage calendars, travel, board activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Significant senior-level executive administrative experience (10+ years).
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, meetings and executive communications.
• Experience with financial or budgetary administrative support (invoices, reimbursements, reconciliation).
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and strategic administrative support to CFO/AVP and senior leaders.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and board activities.
• Draft and format executive communications, briefings, and reports.
• Coordinate information and reporting to facilitate decision-making.
• Support budgets, expenses, procurement, and cross-functional work.
• Coordinate with Foundation accounting, procurement, and university finance.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Blackbaud

SalesForce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

William & Mary seeks an Executive Assistant to the CFO/AVP for Advancement Services & Innovation. This role provides high-level administrative, financial, and operational coordination across the Foundation and university, supporting strategy, governance, real estate, compliance, and advancement operations.

The hybrid role in Williamsburg, VA requires 10+ years of senior admin experience, strong MS Office skills, discretion, and the ability to manage calendars, travel, board activities, and