Executive Assistant

Location
Plano, TX
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Executive Assistant
 
Position Summary:
First Liberty’s Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to the President, ensuring that schedules, travel, communications, relationships, expenses and administrative priorities are managed with excellence.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Executive & Administrative Support
o    Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President, managing competing priority with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism 
      and confidentiality.
o    Anticipate the President’s administrative and logistical needs and proactively address issues before they become obstacles.
o    Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, briefing documents, reports, presentations, and other executive level materials.
o    Track commitments, decisions, action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to ensure timely completion.
o    Maintain accurate contact information, notes, correspondence, and records and ensure important information is readily accessible.
o    Serve as a central point of coordination between President and internal department, leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
o    Handle routine matters independently and appropriately escalate matters requiring the President’s attention.
o    Maintain accurate contact information, notes, correspondence, and appropriate relationship records.
o    Coordinate meetings, calls, acknowledgements, correspondence, and follow-up activities on behalf of the President.
o    Other duties as assigned
 
Calendar & Schedule Management
o    Manage the President’s complex and frequently changing calendar with exceptional attention to detail.
o    Coordinate internal and external meetings, donor appointments, client and constituent engagements, speaking engagements, board activities,
      and other commitments.
o    Evaluate scheduling requests based on organizational priorities and ensure the President’s time is allocated effectively.
o    Proactively identify scheduling conflicts and recommend solutions.
o    Ensure the President is appropriately prepared for meetings by providing agendas, background information, contact details, travel information,
      and other relevant materials in advance.
o    Maintain sufficient flexibility to respond to last minute schedule changes and urgent priorities. 
 
Travel Planning and Coordination
o    Manage a travel intensive schedule, including complex and multi-city itineraries.
o    Coordinate air travel, ground transportation, lodging, meeting locations, and other logistical arrangements.
o    Prepare detailed itineraries containing confirmation information, contact details, meeting schedules, transportation arrangements, and other
      pertinent information.
o    Monitor travel plans and proactively manage delays, cancellations, itinerary changes, and other disruptions.
o    Coordinate closely with hosts, donors, partners, event organizers, and internal staff to ensure seamless travel and meeting logistics.
o    Maintain awareness of applicable travel documentation and requirements for international travel.
 
Expense & Financial Administration
o    Maintain timely, complete, and accurate expense reporting for the President.
o    Collect, organize, reconcile, and submit receipts, credit card documentation, travel expenses and related records in accordance with First
      Liberty policies.
o    Ensure expenses are properly documents, categorized, and submitted within established deadlines.
o    Coordinate with Finance & Accounting to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
 
Requirements:
o    Must agree with and sign First Liberty’s Articles of Faith
o    Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training,a nd relevant executive-level administrative experience considered
o    5+ years progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least 3 years supporting a senior level executive
o    Must possess computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
o    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
o    Ability to maintain confidentiality
o    Ability to travel occasionally
 
Physical Requirements:
o    Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer, and using standard office equipment
o    Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the office as needed
o    Able to lift up to 10 pounds

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