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Executive Assistant

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Lansing, MI, USA
Full-time

Job Title:                                              Executive Assistant

Reports to:                                           Executive Director               

Employment Type:                            Full-Time Exempt; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location:                                              Lansing, MI:   In-Person

Application Deadline:                       January 7, 2023

Start Date:                                           Immediately

Salary:                                                   $60,000 to $70,000

Benefits:                                               Full benefits package includes platinum health plan, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Also includes education support program (with benefit options of tuition payment or student loan repayment), employee development program, 403b retirement plan (with standard 4% employer contribution and up to an additional 3% match), 240 hours of PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, employee assistance program (providing resources to support employees with finances, legal issues, mental health and more including free professional consultations), cell phone reimbursement, and a fun, engaging work environment.

Areas of Responsibility: 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The executive assistant performs a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Manage key administrative functions for the executive leadership team, including email correspondence for the Executive and Deputy Directors
  • Provide calendar management for the executive leadership team, and assist in navigating competing priorities with regard to scheduling
  • Regularly correspond with the Board of Directors on behalf of the Executive Director
  • Provide note taking support for Board of Directors meetings and other gatherings, as necessary
  • Support agenda creation in preparation for leadership team and other internal meetings
  • Develop and implement administrative systems to streamline recurring activities of Executive Leadership
  • Regularly communicate important and sensitive information to stakeholders while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
  • Consistently utilize technology tools such as Google suite, Box, and Microsoft Office, and demonstrate comfort and ease in learning how to operate new technology tools
  • Organize, structure and refine the operations of the executive department
  • Other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
▪ Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. ▪ Possess strong communication and project management skills. ▪ Bring three to five years of data and/or grant management experience related to the role. ▪ Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Micros
Skills/Experience: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Executive Assistant is responsible for efficiently managing administrative functions for the executive leadership team, including adept email handling for the Executive and Deputy Directors. Key responsibilities include expert calendar management, navigating scheduling priorities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables through effective task management. The role involves regular communication with the Board of Directors on behalf of the Executive Director, creating agendas for meetings, and developing streamlined administrative systems. Maintaining confidentiality, the Executive Assistant will communicate important information to stakeholders and consistently utilize technology to enhance organizational operations.

 

EDUCATION, JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
  • 3 + years of experience as an executive assistant or related role.
  • Experience working with executive-level management.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other relevant technology tools.
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to new technology quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
  • Work efficiently and adhere to established deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities.
  • Have a passion for working in the nonprofit and education sector, especially for postsecondary attainment.
  • Proactive and resourceful in problem-solving

 

Additional Information: 

Organization Info

Michigan College Access Network

Overview
Headquarters: 
Lansing MI
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
2010
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low-income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color.

Programs: 

ABOUT MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK

MCAN is an equity focused organization and values having broad, diverse representation and inclusivity on our team. This is critical to provide perspectives and lived experiences to help guide our work to have the greatest impact. We especially encourage people of color and first generation college graduates to apply.

Since our founding a decade ago, Michigan College Access Network has known that college changes everything — and perhaps even more critical to our mission is the belief that college is for everyone. 

We do what it takes to provide students in Michigan with a brighter long-term future, through college access and postsecondary certificate and degree attainment: doing the research, talking to agents of change, connecting resources, being a changemaker.

Why? By encouraging Michigan residents to earn postsecondary certificates and degrees, we not only help them earn more and promote their well-being — we also strengthen Michigan's talent pool, retain and attract businesses to the state and stimulate Michigan's economy in the process.

Through college access, we are also able to promote equity in our state. We work to ensure that every student in Michigan has the opportunity to attend college — especially low-income students, first-generation college-going students and students of color.

 

VISION AND VALUES

 

College is postsecondary education. 

We use the term college to refer to attainment of education beyond high school, including postsecondary certificates and academic degrees.

College is a necessity.
Postsecondary attainment dramatically increases an individual’s economic independence in a knowledge-based economy.

College is for everyone.
We work toward changing the systems that perpetuate inequities in postsecondary attainment.

College is a public good.
Postsecondary attainment is critical to a just and equitable society, strong economy, thriving democracy, and healthy communities.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 27 2023
Active Until: 
Dec 27 2023
Hiring Organization: 
Michigan College Access Network
industry: 
Nonprofit