Title: Executive Assistant
Reports to: President & CEO
Work Site Location: Landings
POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Assistant is a dynamic and multi-tasking administrative professional who is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the President & CEO and other key leadership staff when needed. The Executive Assistant serves as the liaison to the Foundation’s Board of Directors and provides impeccable guest/donor relations serving as office receptionist with a positive professional attitude and mindset. The Executive Assistant must be able to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The Executive Assistant will uphold the mission of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, which is to enhance the potential of students, promote excellence in teaching and inspire innovation in education, guided by strategic philanthropy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Handle President calendar, scheduling of appointments and timely follow up with various constituents and stakeholders, including assisting with personal notes, emails and high touch stewardship strategies.
o Manage daily seamless operations, such as:
- Greet and welcome guests
- Answer phones
- Ensure meeting rooms are reserved, including virtual Zoom and Teams meetings.
- Manage two additional email boxes for job postings and general info mailbox.
- Distribute and review daily emails to appropriate staff.
- Maintain daily mail, sorting and processing of check deposits.
- Inventory and place office supplies orders for multiple locations.
- Oversee copier maintenance scheduling and ordering of supplies.
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi/IT issues for the Landings and the President.
o Serve as the board of directors’ liaison by:
- Maintain all Board governance policies, articles and by-laws.
- Administer the Board software (Boardable) for Board and staff.
- Monitor board member terms, attendance records and dashboard.
- Arrange for committee and board meetings including site location, F&B, board packets, and drafting agendas.
- Attend meetings and draft Board and related Committee minutes.
- Ensure all content for the Board is accurate and up to date at all times.
o Provide executive administrative assistance to President & CEO and other key leadership members.
Provide executive administrative assistance to the Development Team by:
- Assemble solicitation packets and materials.
- Assist in stewardship activities for donors.
- Provide special event management support for fundraising activities.
- Enter donor reports into Raiser’s Edge.
- Assist development team with meeting preparation and follow up activities.
o Assist the President & CEO and CFO with maintaining annual compliance of Foundation.
o Work with team on any other duties/activities as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree from an accredited educational institution or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- 7+ years of extensive experience supporting senior managers and board of directors.
- Strong evidence of administrative skills, including written and oral communication skills, professional decorum, and handling sensitive issues with confidentiality and tact.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and plan ahead.
- Friendly disposition with proven ability to maintain composure and flexibility in a changing environment.
- Proven mastery of Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point; and expertise in databases and other software programs (Willingness to master Raisers Edge software).
- Flexibility and finesse to manage an executive’s schedule. Respectfully represent the President in communications.
- Superior time management abilities required.
- Bi-lingual a plus.
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with benefits. Salary range is $53,000-$62,000. This position requires in office support and is not eligible for remote work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sarasota, FL 34231: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person