Senior Executive Assistant

exalt

Senior Executive Assistant managing the CEO's priorities and strategic relationships for a nonprofit organization. Providing administrative support, scheduling, and logistics while ensuring effective communication.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted extension of the CEO
Provide comprehensive executive support
Steward and maintain strategic relationships on behalf of the CEO
Anticipate the CEO’s needs, identify potential challenges, and proactively develop solutions
Demonstrate exceptional judgment in managing competing demands
Manage a complex schedule for CEO
Ensure CEO is well prepared for all meetings and engagements
Maintain a repository of CEO materials
Track follow-up actions
Facilitate strong communication between the CEO and senior leadership team
Manage all aspects of the CEO’s travel
Coordinate governance processes including board recruitment and onboarding
Track and manage follow-through on board decisions and governance milestones
Track and ensure progress of organizational priorities
Support the development of speeches, presentations, and written communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 7 years of experience supporting C-suite executives
Demonstrated experience managing complex executive scheduling, travel coordination, and high-volume administrative workflows
Proven experience coordinating across senior leadership teams and external stakeholders
Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and social media web platforms
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance: medical, dental and vision
Other insurance: life and long-term disability
401k matching plan: 50% matching of employee's contribution up to 5% of salary
Generous paid time off

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Executive SupportScheduling ManagementTravel CoordinationAdministrative Workflow ManagementPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional JudgmentProactive Problem SolvingStrong Communication