Strategic Executive Assistant to Growth & People

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer and the Vice President of People & Culture, coordinating executive operations and cross‑functional work across the organization.

This role requires six years of progressively responsible administration, including three with senior leaders, plus advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency, calendar management, travel planning, event coordination, and high‑level communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least three (3) years supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit, or similarly complex organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of organizational operations, business practices, and administrative procedures.
• Exceptional organizational, project coordination, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, proactive problem-solver with strong judgment, decision-making skills, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer and Vice President of People & Culture.
• Coordinate administrative operations across the organization and assist with onboarding and training of staff.
• Prepare agendas, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials; attend meetings and document minutes.
• Monitor and track projects, commitments, deadlines, and strategic initiatives to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate executive leadership meetings, board committee meetings, and cross-functional workgroups.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, workflows, and best practices to support consistency across executive support functions.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution for up to 4 years

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Jefferson Center for Mental Health seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer and the Vice President of People & Culture, coordinating executive operations and cross‑functional work across the organization.

This role requires six years of progressively responsible administration, including three with senior leaders, plus advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency, calendar management, travel planning, event coordination, and high‑level communications.