Cengage Group

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Cengage Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • In partnership with CEO, act as a gatekeeper and savvy time organizer to ensure CEO’s effective use of time based upon agreed OoCEO priorities
  • Ensure meetings are passionate, well-prepared, and aligned to decision-making needs
  • Manage the CEO’s inbox and communications flow with good judgment and discretion
  • Evaluate, order, and compose responses representing the CEO when suitable, guaranteeing timely follow-up on inquiries and duties
  • Plan and handle all CEO travel, including complex domestic and international itineraries. Ensure travel aligns with business priorities, optimizes time and cost, and allows for preparation and recovery.
  • Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, investor engagements, and key industry events
  • Manage the daily operational functions of the Office of the CEO with public-company precision
  • Track CEO-owned actions and decisions, ensuring closed-loop follow-through and visibility
  • Support execution of Board and committee logistics to ensure materials flow, appropriate scheduling, confidentiality, and preparation standards meet public company expectations
  • Maintain rigor around deadlines, version control, and secure distribution of sensitive materials
  • Ensure engagements are well-briefed, aligned to enterprise narrative, and followed by detailed outcomes or commitments
  • Track and manage external commitments to ensure internal ownership and follow-through

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives in complex, scaled, or public company environments
  • Outstanding organization skills and strong attention to detail and diligent follow up is crucial.
  • Experience in private and public companies supporting CEO, Executive Team and engaging with Boards
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and situations before they are fully developed
  • Model integrity, accountability, and operational excellence across the enterprise
  • Demonstrated success operating with high levels of autonomy, judgment, and discretion
  • Strong operational rigor: experience in consulting, finance, legal, enterprise PMO, or governance adjacent roles is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced, ambiguous environments
  • Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leaders, Board members, and external collaborators
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Absolute dedication to confidentiality and integrity.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package
  • Participation in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
organizational skillsattention to detailtime managementproject managementlogistics coordinationcommunication skillsversion controlconfidentialityautonomyjudgment
Soft Skills
integrityaccountabilityoperational excellenceexecutive presenceconfidenceanticipation of needsdiligenceadaptabilitydiscretionfollow-through