Strategic Executive Assistant to the President

ADP, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President. This role provides high-level, confidential support to the President and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President.

You will coordinate the President’s calendar and travel, prepare briefing materials, and serve as a trusted liaison with the Board, Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting a senior executive, preferably in higher education or nonprofit.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage competing priorities.
• Discretion handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomacy and a calm, welcoming demeanor.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential executive support to the President and manage the Office of the President.
• Manage the President’s calendar, travel, and readiness for engagements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, talking points, and schedules for meetings.
• Coordinate governance with Board, Cabinet, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate presidential events and external engagements with multiple offices.
• Monitor operating budgets and handle administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Discretion

Communication skills

Office management

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President. This role provides high-level, confidential support to the President and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President.

You will coordinate the President’s calendar and travel, prepare briefing materials, and serve as a trusted liaison with the Board, Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and community partners.