Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO

St. Joseph’s Indian School; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Indian School is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer to coordinate executive priorities, support strategic planning, and facilitate CEO-led meetings.

The role translates decisions into action across departments and maintains strong confidentiality. You will manage board materials, governance records, and cross-functional projects, exercise sound judgment, and maintain follow-through on initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior leaders or coordinating work across departments; relevant experience may include executive support, governance, operations, or project management.
• Ability to work effectively across leadership and departments, build strong working relationships, and maintain follow-through.
• Sound judgment and discretion, including the ability to work independently with confidential, sensitive, or time-critical matters.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills, including the ability to identify central issues, prepare clear meeting documentation, and tailor information to the audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and administer PolicyTech, DocuSign, and other organizational systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the CEO’s priorities and assigned organizational work.
• Provides executive and administrative support directly connected to the CEO’s responsibilities.
• Prepares background information for matters requiring the CEO’s review or decision.
• Coordinates assigned projects from planning through completion with clear timelines.
• Follows up with leaders and keeps the CEO informed of progress and deadlines.
• Supports the organization’s strategic planning process with progress updates and summaries.
• Coordinates Board and committee activities, meeting materials, and governance records.
• Manages executive and organizational processes, including document workflows and contracts.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Communication

Confidentiality

Relationship-building

Documentation/reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

PolicyTech

DocuSign

Job description

St. Joseph’s Indian School is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer to coordinate executive priorities, support strategic planning, and facilitate CEO-led meetings.

The role translates decisions into action across departments and maintains strong confidentiality. You will manage board materials, governance records, and cross-functional projects, exercise sound judgment, and maintain follow-through on initiatives.