Description
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Executive Director, as well as to the executive team and board of directors. This dynamic position requires the ability to be proactive, think critically, have strong attention to detail and manage multiple projects in many different areas.
Administrative Support to Executive Director
- Supports the ED in her day-to-day responsibilities, including managing calendars, planning meetings, preparing materials and other administrative tasks
- Tracks ED’s commitments, goals, projects, tasks and deadlines
- Works on special projects as assigned by ED, handles projects expeditiously and proactively; follow-through to successful completion
- Researches and follows up on emerging issues
Coordinates Relationships with and Supports Board of Directors
- Manages all scheduling and meeting logistics for board and committee meetings.
- Assists executive team in preparing materials for board and committee meetings
- Drafts minutes to record board and committee meetings in a timely manner
- Assists board president with scheduling and communication needs
Support for Administrative and Program Activities
- Collaborates with admin in scheduling, logistics and communication for staff meetings, events, committees
- Manages intranet site to ensure information is relevant, comprehensive, and up to date
- Supports compliance activities by developing and monitoring internal reporting processes
Other Duties As Assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
- BA required, can be substituted with equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years experience in administration, project management, office management or related field
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Hours- 40 hours per week, flexible in person schedule
- Occasional travel to meetings or to make purchases in personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement
- The work is typically performed in an interior temperature-controlled office work environment. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Position requires occasional bending, squatting, sitting, standing, pulling, pushing, lifting, and moving items that may weigh up to 25 lbs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of experience in administration, project management, office management, or a related field
What We Do
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a Kansas City nonprofit that helps refugees, immigrants, and others facing employment barriers build self-sufficiency and integrate into their communities. Established in 1949, it provides community-integration and workforce-development services, including education, employment support, entrepreneurship assistance, skills assessment, barrier removal, job-search coaching, job matching, and interpreter services for refugee and immigrant populations.
