As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Executive Assistant (EA) is considered a minister of the gospel. The EA is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the EA is to provide administrative and professional assistance to the President through scheduling, office, and relationship management, administrative deliverables, and logistical support. **
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KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Supports the President:
- Serves as a trusted extension of the President—representing them with excellence, filtering communication, and helping prioritize time and attention.
- Drafts or edits correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the President.
- Anticipates needs and proactively identifies opportunities to lighten the load for the President
- Supports ELT in use of Ninety and aligning with EOS system.
2. Manages/Extends Relationships
- Manages written and digital communication on behalf of the President, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and alignment with organizational priorities.
- Plans and coordinates meetings, events, and engagements to strengthen key partnerships
- Attend and support coordination of meetings and sessions at the Vision Summit, ensuring smooth logistics and preparedness.
- Ensures timely follow-up on action items and maintains confidentiality in all communication and relationship management. Manages Salesforce, ensuring key relationships are current and well-documented.
- Supports moves management for investor accounts by tracking and organizing next steps
3. Manages Calendar:
- Manages the President's calendar, including recurring rhythms (e.g., one-on-ones, team meetings, donor touchpoints) and scheduling updates as needed.
- Ensures all necessary materials are prepared for upcoming meetings and engagements.
- Coordinates both professional and occasional personal appointments to support the President's overall effectiveness and well-being.
- Manages all travel logistics for the President, including booking transportation, lodging, and creating detailed itineraries to ensure smooth and efficient travel.
4. Manages Administrative Deliverables
- ****Provides executive-level administrative support, including managing special projects with excellence and timeliness.
- Assists with financial administrative tasks, including check requests, credit card statement reconciliation, and expense reports.
- Occasionally assists with personal errands or tasks, as needed, to ensure smooth daily operations and maximize the President's availability for high-priority responsibilities.
- Develops systems and processes to increase efficiency and organization in the President's workflow.
- Monitors high-level deadlines and organizational milestones, ensuring the President is prepared and informed.
- Creates or maintains digital filing systems and tools that streamline operations.
5. Supports/Manages Board of Directors:
- Coordinates logistics for all board meetings, including location, meals, technology, and materials.
- Prepares and distributes high-quality Board and President Reports
- Manages records, meeting minutes, orientation packets, and all official corporate and board documentation.
- Serves as a consistent and confidential liaison for board-related matters.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for board members regarding logistics and communication.
- Maintains an annual board calendar and ensures all meeting prep is handled in advance.
- Supports board committee work by scheduling meetings and taking minutes when needed.
6. Other Duties as Assigned by the President:
- Serves on appropriate committees; attends staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions.
- Collaborates across departments to promote alignment, morale, and effective communication.
- Completes additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the President.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in administration
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Proven ability to manage details
- Ability to self-start, work independently, and achieve high standards to meet multiple deadlines
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and basic graphic design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven administrative typing, editing, and proofreading skills with great attention to detail
- Adept at developing and maintaining solid relationships with management, staff, donors, board members, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.